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19 Cards in this Set
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dialogue
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an exchange of words
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monologue
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long speech given by one actor
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prologue
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introduction before the main story
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apologize
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to say your sorry
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strict
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keeping under control
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restrict
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to hold something within fixed limits
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constrictor
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a snake that suffocates its prey by squeezing it tight
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maximize
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to make the most of something
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maximum
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the very most something can be
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maxim
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a short saying that makes the most of a few words to state a proven truth or general principle
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novel
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a new story
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novelty
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something that is new, different, or unique
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novice
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someone who has just started to learn or do something
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nova
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a star that suddenly increases in brightness for a short time
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propel
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to move forward
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compelled
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feel to do something
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expelled
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to be sent or driven away
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repels
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drives you away
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propellers
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drive a plane or boat forward
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