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15 Cards in this Set
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LOATHE
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v. To hate or dislike greatly.
LOATHING-n-A feeling of hatred. |
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HARBOR
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n. A protected place along a seacoast where ships can find shelter.
v.-1. To give shelter to; to take care of by hiding. 2. To hold and nourish a thought or feeling in the mind. |
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ESCALATE
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v. To go up or increase in size or scope.
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GRIM
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adj.-1. Crule; fierce.
2. Unfriendly or threatening; stern. 3. Unpleasant; disturbing. |
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MEDDLE
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v. To involve oneself in other people's affairs without being asked.
MEDDLESOME-adj.-Given to taking part in others' affairs without being asked. |
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TRANSLATE
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v. To put into a different language.
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STEADFAST
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adj. Unchanging; steady; loyal.
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INFLICT
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v. To cause something painful to be felt.
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DENOUNCE
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v.-1. To speak out against something; to criticize.
2. To accuse someone of doing wrong. |
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CATAPULT
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n. A machine used in ancient wars that threw objects with great force.
v. To move or be moved suddenly and with great force. |
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MONSTROUS
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adj.-1. Causing shock; horrible; wicked.
2. Extremely large. |
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AGONY
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n. Great pain of mind or body; suffering.
AGONIZING-adj.-Very painful. |
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ROUSE
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v.-1. To awaken, to wake up.
2. To stir up; to excite. |
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ABOLISH
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v. To bring to an end; to do away with.
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CHARACTER
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n.-1. The qualities that make a person or place different or special.
2. A person in a story, movie, or play. 3. A letter or symbol used in writing or printing. |
