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14 Cards in this Set
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Asset
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an advantage or source of strength
The girl was an important asset to the soccer team because with her, we won every game. |
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Unfathomable
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not capable of being understood or grasped
The concept that my grandpa had died was unfathomable. |
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Rivalry
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a continued striving for advantage over another
My best friend and I had a rivalry in English class. |
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Gingerly
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cautiously; carefully
The girl gingerly rubbed her knee that was throbbing. |
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Sagely
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wisely; knowing
The boy sagely told his teacher that he had told the class the wrong answer. |
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Roguishly
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in a mischievous way
The girl roguishly pulled the fire alarm. |
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Incredulous
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not ready to believe; doubting
My friend told me that she had seen a unicorn but I was incredulous about her statement. |
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Nonchalantly
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in a casual and unenthusiastic manner
The girl nonchalantly cheered for the other team because she had to exhibit good sportsmanship. |
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Abiding
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obeying
The soldier was respected by the authority figures in his life because he was known for abiding all of the rules placed. |
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Digested
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thought over; absorbed
The girl digested the news when her dog died. |
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clause
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a group of words containing a subject and predicate
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independent clause
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a group of words that stands alone; a sentence
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dependent clause
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a group of words that cannot stand alone
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compound sentence
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includes an independent clause connected to another independent clause by FANBOYS
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