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27 Cards in this Set
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Not (prefix) |
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Com |
Fully (prefix) |
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Port |
carry (root) |
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Sign |
Mark, steal, or sign (root) |
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-ment |
Makes a noun which is always a condition or result |
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-ence |
makes a noun which is always an action, process, or state |
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Makes an Adverb meaning in the manner of |
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Elusive |
difficult to find, catch or achieve |
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Devout |
totally committed to a cause or belief |
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Makeshift |
serving as temporary yet sufficient for the time being |
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Awe |
A feeling of respect mixed with fear and wonder |
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Ambush |
A surprise attack by people lying in wait and concealed |
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Insignia |
a badge or distinguishing mark of military rank, office, or membership of an organization; an official emblem. |
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Poise |
Graceful or elegant bearing in a person |
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Zeal |
Great enthusiasm and energy in the pursuit of a cause |
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Comport |
conduct oneself, behave |
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Forthrightly |
Direct, outspoken, and Straight forward |
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Frugal |
sparing with regard to money or food |
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Naive |
Showing Lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement |
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Deferment |
the action of putting something off to a later time |
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acquiescence |
The reluctant acceptance of something without protest |
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Pious |
Devoutly religious |
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Grotesque |
comically or repulsively ugly or distorted |
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Reticence |
The quality of being revealing/shy |
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Insufficient |
Not enough, inadequate |
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Vigil |
a period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep, especially to keep watch |
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Mockery |
teasing and contemptuous language or behavior directed at a particular person or thing |
