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16 Cards in this Set
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discontinuing
Due to lack of participation they are discontinuing the yearly marathon. |
stop, put an end to
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devote
He was a devoted fan of JayZ. |
to give all of one's attention
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conducted
He conducted his business in the dark of the alley. |
to lead or guide; to carry out
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stern
The Dean had a very stern look on his face when he talked to the student about the prank. |
severe or serious looking
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sprightly
After she accepted his invitation to homecoming he had a sprightly step in his walk. |
having a lively, brisk quality
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un
unfair |
not or the opposite of
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il, ill
illegal |
not
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in
incorrect |
not
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im
improper |
not OR in
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non
nonsense |
not, the opposite of, or the lack of
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sustained
He sustained a broken leg during the football game. |
suffered, experienced
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formally
He was required to dress formally for the dance so he rented a tuxedo. |
officially with ceremony
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exceeded
He exceeded the speed limit by 50 mph. |
to surpass, out do, go over the limit
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ex
expresident |
out of, from or former
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clu
exclude |
close or shut
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cava
excavate |
hollow
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