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18 Cards in this Set
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dialogue
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conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie
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monologue
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a long speech by one actor in a play or movie, or as part of a theatrical or broadcast program
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prologue
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an event or action that leads to another event or situation
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strict
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rules
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restrict
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put a limit on; keep under control
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constrictor
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a snake that kills by coiling around its prey and asphyxiating it |
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maximize
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make as large or great as possible
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maximum
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as great, high, or intense as possible or permitted |
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maxim
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a short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct
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novel
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a story
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novelty
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the quality of being new, original, or unusual
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novice
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a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation
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nova
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a star showing a sudden large increase in brightness and then slowly returning to its original state over a few months
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propel
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drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward
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compelled
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force or oblige (someone) to do something
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expelled
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deprive (someone) of membership of or involvement in a school or other organization
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repels
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drive or force (an attack or attacker) back or away
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propellers
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a mechanical device for propelling a boat or aircraft, consisting of a revolving shaft with two or more broad, angled blades attached to it
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