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15 Cards in this Set
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Happening suddenly,without warning.
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abrupt
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To do what one sets out to do.
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achieve
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1. To try;to make an effort.
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attempt
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A feeling that someone or something is bad or unworthy.
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contempt
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1.To interest and amuse.
2.To have guest. 3.To have in mind. |
entertain
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To get a quick look at.
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glimpse
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To make fun of.
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mock
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1.To keep on doing or trying.
2.To go on and on. |
persist
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To win someone over by arguing or asking.
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persuade
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A stage in a series of changes.
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phase
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Odd or unusal in a pleasing or old-fashioned way.
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quaint
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1. To remember.
2. To call or take back. |
recall
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1. To refuse to accept or use.
2. Something that falls short of what is acceptable. |
reject
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1. To go over carefully in order to correct or improve.
2. To change in order to bring up to date. |
revise
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1. Quick to notice or feel.
2. Easily affected by even slight change. |
sensitive
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