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9 Cards in this Set
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Meticulously
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Very carefully
Whenever making a cake, I always ice it meticulously; careful not to smear it. |
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Pensively
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Thoughtfully, often with some sadness
I wrote about my grandmother's death pensively, because I had so many feelings to pour out onto the paper. |
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Undaunted
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Not held back by fear
Undaunted James yelled at the big, strong man, because he knew what the man did was wrong. |
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Emblazoned
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Displayed brilliantly
My teacher emblazoned the classes' artwork, because it was so beautiful. |
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Reverberated
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Echoed
The yelp of the helpless dog reverberated through the town as he fell into the ditch. |
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Ebbed
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Weakened or lessened
After the appetizer, his appetite ebbed and he couldn't finish his steak. |
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Temerity
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Foolish or rash boldness; recklessness
The student showed her temerity when she yelled at the teacher for sending her to the principal's office. |
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Maverick
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A person who takes an independent stand
Sarah was a maverick because she knew it wasn't right of Mrs. Wolff to limit the extra credit to only the smart students. |
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Formidable
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Causing fear or dread
My eyes got wide as I looked into the distance to see all of these formidable-looking men in a mob coming towards us. |
