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18 Cards in this Set
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meddlesome
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adj. Given to taking part in others' affairs without being asked.
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inflict
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v. To cause something painful to be felt.
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harbor
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n. A protected place along a seacoast where ships can find shelter.
v. 1. To give shelter to; to take care of by hiding. 2. To hold and nourish a thought or feeling in mind. |
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meddle
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v. To involve oneself in other people's affairs without being asked.
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agonizing
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adj. Very painful.
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loathe
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v. To hate or dislike greatly.
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catapult
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n. A machine used in ancient wars that threw objects with great force.
v. To move or be moved suddenly and with great force, as if by a catapult. |
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loathing
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n. A feeling of hatred.
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translate
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v. To put into a different language.
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rouse
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v. 1. To awaken, to wake up. 2. To stir up; to excite.
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monstrous
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adj. 1. Causing shock; horrible; wicked. 2. Extremely large.
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steadfast
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adj. unchanging; steady; loyal
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grim
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adj. 1. Cruel; fierce. 2. Unfriendly or threatening; stern. 3. Unpleasant; disturbing.
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escalate
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v. To go up or increase in size or scope.
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agony
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n. Great pain of mind or body; suffering.
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abolish
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v. To bring to an end; to do away with.
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character
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n. 1. The qualities that make a person or place different or special. 2. A person in a story, movie, or play. 3. A letter or symbol used in writing or printing.
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denounce
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v. 1. To speak out against something; to criticize. 2. To accuse someone of doing something wrong.
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