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20 Cards in this Set
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agenda |
(n.) the program for a meeting; a list, outline or plan of things to be considered or done.
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amiable
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(adj.) good-natured, friendly.
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(v.) to confuse, make stupid
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blight
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(n.) 1. a disease that causes plants to wither and die 2. a condition of disease or ruin. (v.) to destroy, ruin |
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boisterous
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(adj.) rough and noisy in a cheerful way; high-spirited. |
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clarity
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(n.) clearness, accuracy, precision.
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compliant
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(adj.) willing to do what someone else wants, obediant, accommodating.
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conserve
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(v.) to preserve; to keep from being damaged, lost , or wasted; to save, to protect. |
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debut
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(n.) a first public appearance; a formal entry into society; (v.) to make a first appearance.
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gory
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(adj.) marked by bloodshed, slaughter or violence
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gross
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(adj.) coarse, vulgar; very noticeable; total; overweight; (n.) overall total (without deductions); twelve dozen; (v.) to earn. |
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induce
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(v.) to cause or bring about; to persuade.
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leeway
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(n.) extra space for moving along a certain route; allowance for mistakes or inaccuracies; margin of error.
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limber
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(adj.) flexible; (v.) to cause to become flexible.
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maze
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(n.) a network of paths through which is is hard to find ones way; something very mixed up and confusing.
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oracle |
(n.) someone or something that can predict the future; someone who gives astute answers or advice that seems very authoritative.
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partisan
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(n.) a strong supporter of a person, party, or cause; one whose support is unreasoning; a resistance fighter; guerrilla; (adj.) strongly supporting one side only.
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reimburse
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(v.) to pay back to give payment for.
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vacate |
(v.) to go away from, leave, to make empty; to void, annul.
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vagabond
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(n.) an idle wanderer; a tramp; (adj.) wandering, irresponsible. |
