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121 Cards in this Set
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admirable
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very good; deserving of respect and admiration
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deafening
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extremely loud; drowning out all other sounds
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depths
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deepest and innermost parts
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display
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to expose to view; to spread out for viewing; to show
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fidget
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to move about restlessly or impatiently; to be uneasy
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grumpy
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grouchy; ill-humored
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instant
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without delay; happening at once
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liberal
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plentiful; more than enough; in large supply
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secure
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to get possession or control of; to get with effort
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severe
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very strict; harsh; unbending
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liberal
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synonym-generous
antonym-meager |
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display
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synonym-reveal
antonym-conceal |
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grumpy
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synonym-cross/harsh
antonym-cheerful/tender |
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depths
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synonym-bottom
antonym-surface |
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deafening
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synonym-ear-splitting
antonym-faint |
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instant
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synonym-immediate
antonym-later |
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severe
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synonym-harsh
antonym-tender |
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secure
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synonym-obtain
antonym-lose |
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admirable
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synonym-worthy
antonym-terrible |
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fidget
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synonym-squirm
antonym-relax |
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breeches
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pants
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envious
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wanting what another has; resenting the success of another
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gape
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to split; to open wide
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occasional
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happening now and then; occurring once in a while
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prowess
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great or superior ability
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resist
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to stand up to; to work against
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sound
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free from damage, injury, defect, etc...; in good condition
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splice
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to join, especially by weaving the ends together
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teem
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to be full of; to be numerous; to swarm with
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threadbare
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worn until the threads show; worn out
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bulge
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to swell out; to jut out
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community
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society; group of people living in a certain area such as a neighborhool, town, city, etc...
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complaint
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an expression of unhappiness or discontent
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discontent
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a feeling of unhappiness or uneasiness about something
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disturb
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to interrupt the peace, quiet, or rest of; to bother
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fantastic
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unbelievable; unreal; odd
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hoarse
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sounding rough or harsh
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mumble
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to speak in low, unclear tones
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patient
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willing to put up with waiting, difficulty, pain, etc....
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recite
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to tell about; to describe in detail; to repeat
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scowl
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to look angry or displeased, especially by lowering the eyebrows; to look gloomy
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astride
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on or above with a leg on each side
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decline
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to refuse to accept or do something
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glory
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honor given to a person or thing; praise
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jeer
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insulting remark; mockery; ridicule
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prompt
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without delay; quick; on time
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respond
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to answer; to reply
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snuffle
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to breathe noisily through the nose
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traitor
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one who betrays a friend, duty, or country, etc..
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vicious
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wicked or savage
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vulgar
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lacking good manners, politeness, etc...
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cast
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a slight hint or trace of some color
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clump
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a group of things bunched together
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consult
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to ask for advice; to seek information
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dilapidated
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run-down, as from age, misuse, wear, etc...; partly ruined; in disrepair
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raucous
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rough-sounding; harsh
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recesses
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inner places; hidden or out-of-the-way parts
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scuttle
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to run with small, quick steps; to scurry; to scamper
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sinister
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suggesting evil or trouble
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stifle
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to hold back; to cut off; to smother, as a sound
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visible
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able to be seen; within view
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approached
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drew closer or nearer to
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canopy
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a covering that can provide shade
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detect
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discover the existence of
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distinctive
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serving to distinguish
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examined
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inspected or looked at closely
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overhead
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above one's head
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ridges
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raised strips or lines
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squarely
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in a straightforward manner
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stray
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occurring at random or in an unintended manner
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strolling
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walking in a non-hurried manner
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adequate
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enough for a particular purpose; able to meet the needs
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aloof
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cold in manner or feeling; keeping apart from things
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burrow
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to dig a hole or tunnel; to take shelter or hide, as if in a tunnel
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endurance
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ability to withstand physical or mental hardship
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famished
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very hungry; starved
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forage
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to search for something, especially food
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incident
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event or occurrence, especially one likely to cause trouble
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outset
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starting point; beginning
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skitter
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to move lightly or quickly along a surface
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stolid
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not easily stirred up or excited; unemotional
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aloft
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in the air; above the ground
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belfry
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a bell tower, usually on a church or other building
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hulk
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a big, heavy, awkward ship
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linger
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to be slow in leaving; to wait; to move without haste
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magnify
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to make something look larger; to increase
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measured
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regular in movement; marked by a steady pace; like clockwork
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mooring
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anchor or chain
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muster
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the act of gathering military troops together
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spectral
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like a ghost
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tread
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the act or sound of walking; footsteps
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fancy
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dream or daydream
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hysterical
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easily excited; overly emotional; lacking self control
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mortal
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human being
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passionate
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capable of strong feeling
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piercing
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loud or high-pitched; cutting through something, as a sound
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quench
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to put out; to end
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sensitive
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easily hurt, offended, or irritated
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solemn
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highly serious; grave
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stalk
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to walk stiffly and proudly
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vindictive
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wanting to get even; holding a grudge; seeking revenge
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cavort
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to prance about in a playful way, lively way
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moody
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having changeable, often gloomy, feelings
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opponent
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one who takes the other side in a fight or contest
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panic
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sudden, overpowering fear
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permission
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act of allowing; consent or freedom to do something
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rage
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violent anger, often uncontrolled
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retreat
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place of rest, privacy, or safety
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unearthly
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unnatural; strange; eerie
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venomous
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poisonous; harmful
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woe
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great suffering or misfortune; trouble
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bristle
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to stand up stiffly; to rise up in anger or fear
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foliage
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the leaves of a plant
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hunch
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to bend over; to slump; to crouch down
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initial
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beginning; first
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lace
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to pull or hold together using a cord or string
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lush
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growing thickly and abundantly, especially green leaves
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swerve
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to turn aside sharply from a straight course or path
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threatening
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holding possible harm or danger
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upright
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standing straight; vertical
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vegetation
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plant life, especially of a particular region
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