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16 Cards in this Set
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Keep on hand |
You have something in stock |
He always kept a supply of firewood on hand for cold bights |
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At hand |
Nearby, physically within one's reach. Close by in time or space Impending or imminent |
I always keep a glass of water at hand when I sleep. Stop dabbling in other projects and focus on the task at hand. After moths of planning, I'm thrilled that the event is finally at hand |
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Impend |
To be about to occur Imminent |
Her retirement is impending My impending departure |
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Dabble |
At something: to do something halfheartedly In something: to be involved in something in a casual manner |
Don't just dabbled at your history paper. Settle down and do it right She dabbled at painting She dabbled in local politics for a while |
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Tenacious |
Determined. Persistent. Not readily relinquishing a position, principle, or course of action. Firm |
You're tenacious and you get at the truth Tenacious grip |
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Relinquish |
Give up |
He relinquished his managerial role to become chief executive. |
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Roll |
( of a vehicle) move or run in wheels, go, travel |
Ready to roll? The van was rolling along the highway |
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Blare |
Make or cause to make a loud , harsh sound |
The ambulance arrived outside, siren blaring A stereo blaring in the next apartment Blaring the car horn people were blowing their horns or honking their horns ( more common) |
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Rumble |
To make a deep, long, rolling sound |
Engine rumbling The train rumbled along |
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Creep out |
To cause ( someone) to have an uncomfortable feeling if nervousness or fear |
The guys really creeps me out They crept out other kids |
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Sturdy |
( of a person or their body) strongly and solidly built |
He had a sturdy, muscular physique. They are well packaged, sturdy little boxes |
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Fanatic |
Filled with or expressing zeal, a person devoted to a particular hobby |
They are fanatic about politics Music fanatic |
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Chuckle |
Laugh quietly and inwardly, giggle |
I chuckled at the astonishment on her face |
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Amid |
Surrounded by, in the middle of, among, during |
Our dream home, set amid magnificent rolling countryside Amid the fighting
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Akin |
Of similar character Related by blood |
His interest are akin to mine The dog and fox are closely akin |
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Vigilant |
Watchful, observant |
The burglar was spotted by vigilant neighbors |
