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20 Cards in this Set
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ingredient
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one of the materials in a mixture, recipe, or forumula.
synonyms: element, component |
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peevish
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(adj.) cross, complaining, irritable, contrary
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singe
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(v.) to burn slightly; (n.) a burn at the ends or edges.
synonyms: scorch, char, sear |
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upright
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(adj.) vertical, straight; good, honest; (adv.) in a vertical position.
synonyms: perpendicular, virtuous |
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indulge
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(v.) to give in to a wish or desire; to give oneself up to.
Synonyms: oblige, humor, coddle, pamper. |
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unique
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(adj.) one of a kind; unequaled; unusual; found only in a given class, place, or situation.
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brood
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(n.) a family of young animals, especially birds; any group having the same nature or origin, (v.) to think over in a worried or unhappy way, worry,
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culminate
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(v.) to reach a high point of development; to end; climax.
Synonyms: conclude, terminate |
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yearn
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(v.) to have a strong and earnest desire.
synonyms: crave, long for, want |
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downright
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(adv.) thoroughly; (adj.) absolute, complete, frank, blunt.
synonyms: total, out and out, |
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verify
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to establish the truth or accuracy of, confirm.
synonyms: prove, validate, substantiate. |
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literate
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able to read and write; showing an excellent educational background; having knowledge or training.
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drone
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(n.) a loafer, idler; a buzzing or humming sound; a remote control device; a male bee; (v.) to make a buzzing sound; to speak in a dull tone of voice.
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goad
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(v) to drive or urge on; (n.) something used to drive or urge on.
synonyms: prod, spur on, incite |
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loom
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(v.) to come into view; to appear in an exaggerated form;
(n.) a machine for weaving synonyms: (v.) emerge, hover |
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seeth
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(v.) to boil or foam; to be excited or disturbed.
synonyms: crabby, cranky, |
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oration
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(n.) a public speech for a formal occasion.
synonyms: address, harangue |
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animated
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full of life, lively, alive
Synonyms: energetic, vigourous |
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luster
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(n.) the quality of giving off light, brightness, glitter, or brilliance.
Synonyms: gloss, sheen, shine |
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miscellaneous
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(adj.) mixed, of different kinds.
synonyms: varied, assorted |
