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15 Cards in this Set
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Adverse |
Adj1. Working against; serving to oppose 2. Harmful; unfavorable |
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Aloof |
Adj. remote or distant, usually by choice; showing no interest Adv. in an aloof manner |
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Alternative |
Adj. allowing a choice between two or more things N1. A choice between two or more things 2. Any one of the things that can be chosen |
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Canine |
Adj. of, or relating to, dogs or related animals N. A member of the canine family |
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Compulsory |
Adj. required by law or a firm rule |
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Consecutive |
Adj. following one after another in order |
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Desolate |
Adj1. Deserted; lonely; without signs of life 2. Filled with sorrow |
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Dispatch |
V1. To send on specific business 2. To finish or complete promptly 3. To kill quickly N1. Speed in movement or performance 2. A written message sent quickly |
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Distinction |
N1. A recognition of the way things differ 2. Special honor or regard 3. Excellence of performance or ability |
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Endure |
V1. To put up with; to bear 2. To go on for a long time; to last Endurance n. The ability to put up with hardship; the quality of putting up with hardship |
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Fluctuate |
V. To rise and fall; to keep changing Fluctuation n. A rising and fall movement |
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Grueling |
Adj. tiring; exhausting |
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Maul |
V. To handle roughly so as to cause injury |
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Participate |
V. To take part in Participant n. One who takes part in |
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Robust |
Adj. strong and vigorous |
