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15 Cards in this Set
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admonish |
v. 1. To warn. 2. To criticize gently.
admonition n. A warning. |
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aghast |
adj. Struck with horror; shocked. |
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annihilate |
v. To destroy completely, to reduce to utter ruin. |
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benefactor |
n. A person who provides help, especially by giving money. |
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bestow |
v. To give as an honor, to present as a gift. |
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devious |
adj. 1. Having many twists and turns; winding. 2. Sneaky; not frank or honest. |
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devoid |
adj. Lacking; empty; entirely without. |
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heed |
v. To pay attention to. n. Attention; notice.
heedful adj. Paying careful attention. heedless adj. Failing to pay proper attention. |
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mortal |
n. A human being, especially as contrasted with a god. adj. 1. Of or relating to human beings. 2. Causing death; fatal. 3. Very severe. |
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muse |
v. To think about in a quiet, careful way. |
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pioneer |
n. A person who goes before others and opens the way for them to follow. v. To open the way for others. |
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plague |
n. 1. A deadly disease that spreads rapidly from person to person. 2. Anything that causes destruction or suffering. v. To cause suffering or distress. |
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subside |
v. 1. To sink to a lower level. 2. To become quieter or less active. |
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unwitting |
adj. Not done on purpose; unintended. |
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wrath |
n. Forceful anger; fury. wrathful adj. Very angry. |
