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10 Cards in this Set

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Radiate
to send out rays, to beam or shine.
verb.
The attacker was being led away in handcuffs, but his lifted chin still radiated defiance.
Delinquents
people (especially young people) who commit a crime.
noun.
The woman saw several teens dressed in black who looked suspicious and assumed they were delinquents; she took a detour to avoid coming face to face with them.
Manslaughter
unlawfully killing another without planning it in advance.
noun.
After the mayor committed manslaughter, the townspeople were shaken and scared; most of them didn't let their children out after dark in the wake of the murder.
Brawn
strength; physical power.
noun.
Brawn can be a big advantage in sports like football, but I think that brains are more important to a successful life.
Recurring
occurring again and again.
verb.
Brittany didn't tell the principal that Henry had stolen her lunch money once, even though she saw that he had, but she decided to alert the principal when the stealing of her lunch money became a recurring event.
Aghast
shocked; horrified; terrified.
adjective.
Lucy turned on the news, and she was aghast to see a reporter covering her neighbor's murder.
Exploit
daring act or heroic deed.
noun.
Dan knew that running into the burning building to save his friend was a very dangerous exploit, yet he knew he had to do it.
Faltered
spoke hesitantly; stammered.
verb.
Emily confidently sauntered up to the teacher's desk and announced that she hadn't done her homework, but she faltered when he asked why.
Jet
black; usually highly polished.
adjective.
The jet gemstone in her necklace caught his eye; he walked up to her and asked her where she got the necklace.
Divert
draw to another direction; turn from its course.
verb.
The mudslide had pushed many rocks down the mountain, and a particularly large rock and blocked off Pine Brook, forcing the little stream to divert.