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15 Cards in this Set
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n. something that is helpful or useful v. to make use of; to benefit oneself by treating others unfairly |
advantage |
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v. to surprise or amaze n. great surprise or amazement |
astonish
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v. to show or prove to be true or to approve or give one's agreement to |
confirm |
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n. the length of the space between two places adj. very far away in time or very far away; not near or close by. |
distance
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v. a person who sets up something that lasts or v. to sink below the surface of the water.
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founder
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n. a small village
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hamlet |
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n. a large number v. one who greets and entertains guests and takes care of their needs at a party or restaurant. |
host |
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n. a feeling of doubt, uncertainty, or concern about what may happen in the future |
misgiving
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v. to make or become very dry adj. lacking water; thirsty |
parch |
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n. something that is waited for, expected, or hoped for. v. to look in the ground for valuable metals like gold or silver n. a person who explores an area to look for valuable metals |
prospect |
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adj. in short supply; not plentiful
n. a shortage |
scarce |
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adj. clever; good at understanding what is needed and acting on it |
shrewed |
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adj. being the only one of its kind; belonging to only one person or group. n. the bottom surface of the foot or of a shoe or boot. A flat fish that is caught and eaten for food. |
sole |
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n. great pain or suffering. v. to cause pain or suffering |
torment |
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adj. being like others of its kind. |
typical
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