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54 Cards in this Set
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exceptional
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Unusually good(ADJ)
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exceed
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To be more than(V)
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engage
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To put to work; to hire(V)
To keep busy or active To bind oneself to do something, especially to marry |
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helm
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The wheel or tiller used to steer a boat(N)
A position of control |
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impact
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The striking of one object by another(N)
Forceful impression |
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arrest
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To stop the movement or progress of(V)
To seize and charge with breaking the law. |
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congratulate
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To express pleasure for a person's success or good fortune(V)
Gongratulations(N) |
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humiliate
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To treat in a way that takes away a person's pride or self respect(V)
Humiliation(N) |
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permit
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To allow(V)
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burrow
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to dig a hole or tunnel into or under something(V)
to dig deeply into; to search a hole or tunnel dug by an animal as a home or for protection(N) |
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calculate
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To find the answer by using arithmetic(V)
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resist
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to refuse to give into;withstand(V)
to work or fight against |
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drowsy
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Tired or sleepy(adj)
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venture
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to dare to do, to go, or to say(V)
Something that involves the risk of a loss(N) |
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migrate
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to move from one country or region to another(V)
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contract
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To make an agreement that has the force of law(V)
to get to come to have to make or become smaller |
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escort
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To travel with; to guide or protect a person(V)
One or more persons that escort(N) |
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fortress
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A building with strong walls made to be defended against attack; a fort(N)
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exquisite
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Finely done or made; very beautiful(ADJ)
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eager
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wanting very much(ADJ)
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cherish
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To cling to an idea or feeling(V)
To take good care of; to love |
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abrupt
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Happening suddenly, without warning(ADJ)
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impose
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to force someone to accept or put up with(V)
to take unfair advantage of |
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parallel
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Lying in the same direction and always the same distance apart(ADJ)
Similar |
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glimpse
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To get a quick look at(V)
A quick or hasty look(N) |
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sensitive
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Quick to notice or feel(ADJ)
Easily affected by even slight change |
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recall
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To remember(V)
To call or take back |
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persist
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To keep on doing or trying(V)
To go on and on |
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mammoth
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Very large; huge
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quaint
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Odd or unusual in a pleasing or old-fashioned way(ADJ)
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extinguish
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To put out, as fire or a light(V)
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amiable
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Friendly; good natured and pleasant(ADJ)
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embrace
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To hold closely in one's arms; to hug(V)
To take up seriously A hug(N) |
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jeer
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To speak or cry out in scorn: to mock(V)
Something said that is meant to hurt or insult(N) |
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shallow
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Not deep(ADJ)
With little seriousness or deep thought |
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suficient
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Enough to fill a need(adj)
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capable
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Able to do things well; skilled(ADJ)
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envy
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A wish for something that someone else has(N)
To wish for what someone else has(V) ENVIOUS(ADJ) |
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console
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To make less sad; to comfort(V)
Consolation(N) |
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concentrate
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To focus all one's thoughts or efforts on(V)
To bring or come together in one place Concentration(N) concentrated(ADJ) |
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Intrude
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To come or go in without permission or welcome(V)
INTRUSION(N) INTRUDER(N) |
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chamber
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A large room(N)
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quarry
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A deep pit where stone is cut out of the ground(N)
An animal that is being hunted |
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demonstrate
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To show by doing(V)
To explain or prove by using examples To make a public showing of support or protest Demonstration(N) |
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opponent
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A person who is against one in a contest, game, or argument(N)
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organize
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To arrange according to a system(V)
To start or form Organization(N) |
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grieve
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To feel deep sollow; to be filled with sadness(V)
grief(N) |
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deliberate
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Carefully thought out; not hasty(ADJ)
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symptom
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A sign of something(N)
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foilage
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The leaves of trees and other plants(N)
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desire
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To wish for; to want very much(V)
A strong wish(N) |
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misfortune
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Bad luck; trouble(N)
An unlucky event |
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dismay
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To cause feelings of fear worry or surprise (N)
A sudden loss of courage because of fear or worry (V) |
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considerable
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Great; large(ADJ)
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