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45 Cards in this Set
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Her attempts to pull out the weeds were useless; they continued to SUBSIST on the lawn.
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to remain or continue in existence; to maintain life; live
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CADRE
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a tightly knit group of trained personnel around which a larger organization can be built and trained; zealots who are active in advancing the interests of a revolutionary party
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The dog guarded with gates with VIGILANCE.
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alert watchfulness
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VENDETTA
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a feud between two families or clans that arises out of a slaying and is perpetuated by retaliatory acts of revenge; a blood feud
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She cried as she prepared the PYRE for her husband's cremation.
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a heap of combustibles for burning a corpse as a funeral rite
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The DIKE broke so the village was flooded.
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an embankment of earth and rock built to prevent floods; a ditch; a channel
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We had no idea why she was SURLY the whole day; it turned out that she lost her Prada bag.
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sullenly ill-humored; gruff
threatening-like weather conditions; ominous |
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The CONICAL bush had a funny appearance.
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relating or resembling a cone
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The crow's CACHE for its sparkly possessions was under its nest.
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a hiding place used especially for storing provisions or valuable
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attache
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a person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission to serve in a particular capacity
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During the London blitz, many citizens built BUNKERS for protection.
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an underground defensive position with a fortified projection above ground level for gun emplacements; a protective hiding place
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We tried to DISPEL Christina's mind of her ex by taking her out for movies.
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to rid one's mind of, to drive away or off by or as if scattering
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I don't know why she continues to INFILTRATE me, even though I never did anything to her.
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to penetrate with hostile intent
to pass surreptitiously into enemy-held territory |
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My roommate keeps too many SUNDRIES on her side of the room.
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miscellaneous items
articles too small or numerous to be specified |
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The baby was PACIFIED with his milk bottle.
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to ease the anger or agitation of
to end war, fighting, or violence in; establish peace in |
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Her mother told her to stop being such a LUMBER and do some chores around the house.
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something uselss or cumbersome
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Because her friend lost her favorite shirt, she demanded a RETRIBUTION.
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something given or demanded in repayment, especially punishment
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He hated the GARRISON near his house and couldn't stand the soldiers walking to and fro everyday.
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a military post, especially one that is permanently established
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The two groups of gangsters had a MELEE.
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confused, hand-to-hand fighting in a battle
a violent free-for-all |
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The LATRINES smelled disgusting.
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a communal toilet of a type often used in camps or barracks
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The soldiers occupied the HAMLET.
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a small village
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His BELLIGERENT temper caused him to have no friends.
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inclined or eager to fight
hostile or agressive |
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The confirmation that she had cheated on her boyfriend was such a DENUNCIATION.
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a public condemnation or censure
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His bitter insults made her launch many REPRISALS.
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retaliation for an injury with the intent of inflicting at least as much injury in return
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His mom carried the delicate vase GINGERLY.
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with great care or delicacy
cautiously |
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The assaulter BRANDISHED his gun in front of the woman.
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to wave or flourish ( a weapon )
menacingly |
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GLEAN
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to gather grain left behind by reapers
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The judge paroled the convict and grated him a REPRIEVE.
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postponement or cancellation of a punishment
temporary relief, as from danger or pain |
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He constantly thought about PRIVATION in Africa and donated money monthly.
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lack of basic necessities or comforts of life
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Because it was Halloween, his mom SWATHED him with toilet paper.
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to wrap or bind with or as if with bandages
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Because her appearance was too SEEDY, no one wanted to hire her.
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somewhat disreputable
worn and shabby unkempt |
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All the prostitutes in the club were too LECHEROUS.
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given to excessive indulgence in sexual activity
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BIER
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a stand on which a corpse or a coffin containing a corpse is placed before burial
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The small girl maid worked in the SCULLERY.
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a small room adjoining the kitchen, in which dishwashing and other kitchen chores are done
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My mother wouldn't give me a STIPEND.
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a fixed and regular payment, such as a salary for services rendered or an allowance
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She CARPED incessantly about her chemistry teacher.
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to find fault in a disagreeable way
complain fretfully |
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DOWAGER
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a widow who holds a title or property derived from her deceased husband
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PROPRIETOR
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one who has legal title to something
an owner |
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The juniors ended the year with REPOSE.
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freedom from worry; peace of mind
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CONCUBINE
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in certain societies, a woman contracted to a man as a secondary wife, often having few legal rights and low social status
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Because he was the youngest in the family, he was often CODDLED by his older brothers and sisters.
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to treat indulgently
baby |
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Although I felt like I was correct, I made a DEFERENCE to her because she had more experience.
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submission or courteous yielding to the opinion, wishes, or judgment of another
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She was so tired that she SPLAYED on the couch.
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to spread out or apart, especially clumsily
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In the South, minorities are often referred to as EXPATRIATES.
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one who has taken up residence in a foreign country or who has renounced one's native land
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CELESTIAL
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of or relating to the sky or the heavens
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