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15 Cards in this Set
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SOOTHE
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v.-1. To make calm and relaxed.
2. To relieve soreness; to make less painful. |
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EXCEL
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v. To do well; to be better or great than others.
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STAMPEDE
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n.- A sudden rush of animals or people, usually caused by fear.
v.-To take part in a stampede. |
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CASUAL
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adj.-1. Not planned.
2. Not regular; occasional. 3. Suitable for everyday use; comfortable. |
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PUNCTUATE
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v-1. To add marks such as commas and periods to writing to make the meaning clear.
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HARDY
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adj. Aboe to survive under bad conditions; tough.
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VETERAN
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n.-1. A person who has served in the armed forces.
2. A person with much experience. adj- Experienced. |
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CONSTANT
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adj.-1. Not changing.
2. Loyal; faithful. 3. Without a pause; unending. |
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REALISTIC
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adj.-1. Closely resempling real life.
2. Aware of tings as tehy are; practical. |
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EXHAUST
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v.-1. To use up.
2. To tire out. n.-The waste gases from an engine; also, the system that pumps out such waste gases. |
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MONOTONOUS
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adj-Always the same; not varying; boring.
MONOTONY-n-Lack of variety resulting from boredom. |
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ORIGINATE
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v. To bring or come into being.
ORIGIN-n-A beginning or coming into being. |
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BRAWL
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n. A rough, noisy fight.
v. To fight noisily. |
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MEDIOCRE
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adj. Of low to medium quality; barely passable.
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RAVENOUS
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adj.-1. Very hungry.
2. Eager for whatever satisfies one's needs or wants. |
