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10 Cards in this Set
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Engulf |
o flow over and cover (someone or something)
Sentence: The valley was engulfed in a thick fog. |
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Falter |
to stop being strong or successful : to begin to fail or weaken
Sentence: The business was faltering due to poor management. |
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Frail |
having less than a normal amount of strength or force : very weak
Sentence: The girl had a very frail (weak) voice. |
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Relishing |
enjoyment of or delight in something
Sentence:She plays the role with great relish. |
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Undulating |
to move or be shaped like waves
Sentence: the undulating surface was wavy and rough
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Supple |
soft and able to bend or fold easily
Sentence:The blanket was soft and was very easy to fold |
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Frayed |
a fight, struggle, or disagreement that involves many people
Sentence: He threw himself into the fray. |
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Jostled |
to push against (someone) while moving forward in a crowd of people
Sentence: Everyone in the crowd was jostling each other trying to get a better view. |
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Careening |
to go forward quickly without control
Sentence: The car careened down the hill. |
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Taut |
very tight from being pulled or stretched
Sentence: not loose or slack The rope was drawn/pulled/stretched taut.
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