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20 Cards in this Set
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authorize |
(v) to approve or permit; to give power or authority to |
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culprit |
(n) a person who has committed a crime or is guilty of some misconduct; an offender |
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dawdle |
(v) to waste time; to be idle; to spend more time in doing something than is necessary |
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dissect |
(v) to cut apart in preparation for scientific study; to analyze with great care |
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expend |
(v) to pay out, spend; to use up |
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fatality |
(n) an event resulting in death; an accidental death |
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gullible |
(adj) easily fooled, tricked, or cheated |
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illicit |
(adj) not permitted, unlawful, improper |
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immerse |
(v) to plunge or dip into a fluid; to involve deeply |
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inflammatory |
(adj) causing excitement or anger; leading to unrest, violence, or disorder |
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memorandum |
(n) a note to aid one's memory ; an informal note or report |
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pathetic |
(adj) marked by strong emotion, especially pity and sorrow; able to move people emotionally; worthy of pity |
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persevere |
(v) to keep doing doing something in spite of difficulties; to refuse to quit even when the going is tough |
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prevaricate |
(v) to lie, tell an untruth; to mislead on purpose |
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quash |
(v) to crush, put down completely
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relish |
(n) enjoyment or satisfaction; something that adds a pleasing flavor (v) to enjoy greatly |
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reminisce |
(v) to recall one's past thoughts, feelings, or experiences |
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scour |
(v) to clean or polish by hand rubbing; to examine with great care; to move about quickly in search of |
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testimonial |
(n) a statement that speaks to a person's character or to the benefits of a product; expressing the value and worth of someone or something |
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writhe |
(v) to make twisting or turning movements in a way that suggests pain or struggle |
