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17 Cards in this Set
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What does resourceful mean?
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capable or skillful in dealing with new or difficult situations
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What does podium mean?
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A small, raised platform or stand with slanted shelf for holding papers
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What does pounce mean?
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to sweep down, spring or leap suddenly in attack
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What does meek mean?
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patient and mild in manner, gentle
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What does delectable mean?
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highly pleasing or delightful, especially to taste
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What does ravenous mean?
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extremely hungry
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What does cunning mean?
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crafty, sly
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What does anticipation mean?
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A feeling of excited anticipation
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What does sorcerer mean?
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A person who practices magic with the aid of evil spirits
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What does taunt mean?
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to make fun of in a scornful, insulting way
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What does gnarled mean?
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rough, twisted, and knotty
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What does potion mean?
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a drink, especially a liquid that is supposed to have magical powers
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What does metaphor mean?
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a figure of speech that compares to things, but does not use "like" or "as"
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What is a simile?
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A figure of speech that uses "like" or "as" to compare unlike things
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What is personification?
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a figure of speech in which an animal, object, or idea is given human form or characteristics
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What is a symbol?
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An object, person, place or experience that means more than it is.
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What is imagery?
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Language that helps the reader see, hear, feel, smell, and taste the scenes.
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