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29 Cards in this Set
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abrupt
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adj. Happening suddenly, without warning.
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achieve
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v. To do what one sets out to do.
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achievement
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n. Something done that takes skill or effort.
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attempt
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v. To try; to make an effort.
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attempt
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n. A try. |
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contempt
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n. A feeling that someone or something is bad or unworthy
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entertain
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v. 1. To interest and amuse.
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entertain
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2. To have guests. |
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entertain
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3. To have in mind. |
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glimpse
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v. To get a quick look at.
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glimpse
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n. A quick or hasty look. |
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mock
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v. To make fun of.
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mock
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adj. Not real; pretended. |
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persist
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v. 1. To keep on doing or trying.
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persist
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2. To go on and on. |
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persistence
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n. Sticking to something; not giving up.
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persistent
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adj. Refusing to give up.
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persuade
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v. To win someone over by arguing or asking.
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persuasive
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adj. Having the power to persuade.
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phase
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n. A stage in a series of changes.
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quaint
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adj. Odd or unusual in a pleasing or old-fashioned way.
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recall
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v. 1. To remember.
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recall
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2. To call or take back |
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reject
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v. To refuse to accept or use.
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reject
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n. Something that falls short of what is acceptable. |
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revise
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v. 1. To go over carefully in order to correct or improve.
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revise
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2. To change in order to bring up to date. |
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sensitive
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adj. 1. Quick to notice or feel
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sensitive
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2. Easily affected by even slight change. |
