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14 Cards in this Set
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detain |
v. hold back; delay |
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vainly |
adv. uselessly; without result |
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unrequited |
v. not returned in kind |
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parched |
v. very hot and dry |
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intently |
adv. with great concentration |
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inconsolable |
adj. unable to be comforted; brokenhearted |
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ghastly |
adj. horrible ; ghostlike |
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reluctance |
n. unwillingness |
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ascended |
v. moved up |
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implored |
v. asked or begged |
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commenced |
v. began |
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invincible |
adj. unbeatable |
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hovered |
v. hung in the air |
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imposter |
n. person who pretends to be someone or something that he or she is not |
