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15 Cards in this Set
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Fathom |
to comprehend or understand; unit of length EX: I tried to fathom the meaning of the encrypted code, but I still couldn't figure out what it meant. |
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Flaccid |
soft and limp EX: The paralyzed hand hung loosely from her arm. |
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Flourish |
to be at the height of; in its prime EX: That decade was when the species of pine flourished. |
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Foolhardy |
recklessly or thoughtlessly bold EX: Trying to jump out the window when the glass was still in the grass was the most foolhardy move Matt ever made. |
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Fundamental |
being an essential part of EX: Atoms are the fundamental building blocks of the world. |
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Glean |
to gather slowly and carefully EX: He could glean themes and even secret meanings from books he liked. |
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Graceful |
characterized by elegance or beauty of form EX: The dancer was very graceful in her movements. |
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Gratified |
pleased; delighted EX: Caleb was very gratified but also sad when he heard his sister had given her life for him. |
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Grievances |
wrongs considered as grounds for a complaint EX: Violet could stand Count Olaf's grievances no longer. |
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Haphazard |
characterized by lack of order or planning EX: Because she had had no time to set up a plot for her essay, Cherry's composition was arranged in a haphazard manner. |
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Haughty |
snobbish or arrogant EX: "But no, I had the best compliments!" huffed Rosa in a haughty manner. |
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Homely |
not attractive EX: His aunt is a very kindhearted woman, but she is rather homely. |
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Idealism |
the pursuit of noble or good principles EX: The idealism of youth may unfortunately be replaced in later life. |
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Imply |
to signify something without actually saying it EX: He was being very careful with his speech, and tried to cover it up, but I knew exactly what he was implying. |
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Incisive |
keen; sharp EX: Hercule Poirot, a famed detective, is someone you could call incisive. |
