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20 Cards in this Set
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ADJACENT
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That which is near or bordering upon
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ALIGHT
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To come down and settle, as after flight; (adj.) Provided with light, lit up
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BARREN
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Vast emptiness without life
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DISTURB
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To disturb or break up something that is happening
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DYNASTY
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A powerful family or group of rulers that maintain its power
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FORETASTE
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A slight and partial experience, knowledge, or taste of something to come in the future; anticipation
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GERMINATE
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To begin to grow or develop; To cause to come into existence
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HUMDRUM
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Lacking variety or excitement; Dull; OrdinaryHURTLE
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HURTLE
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To rush violently; To speed along; To fling with force
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INSINUATE
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To imply; To suggest or hint slyly
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INTERMINABLE
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Having no limit or end;
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INTERROGATE
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To examine formally by questioning
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RÉSUMÉ
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A brief written account of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experience, as that prepared by an applicant for a job
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RECOMPENSE
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Compensation for a loss, service or injury; (v.) To repay, pay back; To reward, as for a service
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RENOVATE
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To repair or restore to good condition; To make new again
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SULLEN
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To repair or restore to good condition; To make new again
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TRICKLE
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A small, slow quantity of anything coming; (v.) To flow very slowly in a thin stream or in drops
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TRIVIAL
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Of little importance or value
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TRUCE
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An agreement between opposing groups
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VICIOUS
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Hurtful; Intending to harm
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