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