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15 Cards in this Set
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abolish
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v. To bring to an end; to do away with.
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agony
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n, Great pain of mind or body; suffering.
agonizing adj. Very painful. |
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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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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 wrong. |
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escalate
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v. To go up or increase in size or scope.
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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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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 the mind. |
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inflict
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v. To cause something painful to be felt.
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loathe
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v. To hate or dislike greatly.
loathing n. A feeling of hatred. |
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meddle
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v. To involve oneself in other people’s affairs without being asked.
meddlesome adj. Given to taking part in others’ affairs without being asked. |
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monstrous
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adj. 1. Causing shock; horrible; wicked.
2. Extremely large. |
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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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steadfast
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adj. Unchanging; steady; loyal.
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translate
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v. To put into a different language.
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