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24 Cards in this Set
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apprehensive
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adjective
fearful or anxious I am apprehensive about the hurricane. |
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ominous
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adjective
threatening or unpleasant The dark clouds look very ominous. |
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impression
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noun
an idea, feeling or opinion about something or someone. The clouds gave the impression that the storm would be horrible. |
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eagerly
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adverb
wanting to do something or want something very badly He eagerly waited for his package to arrive. |
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platter
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noun
a large flat dish Grandmas served the venison on her best platter. |
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consent
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noun--permission or agreement to do something
verb--give permission to do something Did you get consent to hunt on his property? (noun) Yes, he consented to let me hunt on his land. (verb) |
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audible
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adjective
able to be heard Some whistles are only audible to dogs. |
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conviction
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noun
1. a declaration by a judge or jury that someone is guilty of a crime 2. a firm belief or opinion The judge handed down a conviction of robbery to the the man. I have a strong conviction that practice makes perfect. |
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frank
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adjective
open and sincere Janie was frank in her admiration of John. |
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fond
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adjective
feeling affection or liking Janie was very fond of John. |
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acknowledge
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verb
accept or admit the truth of the existence of Bill acknowledged that he had lied to his friend about popping the ball. |
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scene
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noun
a place where in real life or fiction where everything happens or occurs Tell me about the scene in the play. The department store is the main scene or setting for a Miracle on 34th Street. |
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venison
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noun
deer meat Trevor served venison on a platter. |
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wistful
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adjective
having a vague feeling of longing Caleb looked wistfully at the solar golf cart and wished he could get it. |
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compensate
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verb
to pay or give something to someone for work they did The boy was compensated for taking the time to move things before he could cut the grass. |
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emphatically
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adverb
in a forceful way John emphatically denied taking the ball. |
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render
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verb
1. provide or give. 2, Make something artistic 1-- $20 was render for cutting the grass.2--Caleb rendered David Beckham's portrait. |
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influence
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noun
to have an affect on someone or something Caleb was influenced by his brother's artwork. |
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broach
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verb
bring up or raise a difficult subject John really didn't want to broach the fact that Sue has bad breath. |
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properly
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adverb
correctly or satisfactorily Sue needed to learn how to brush her teeth properly. |
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steadfast
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adjective
dutifully firm and unwavering Jack was steadfast in his loyalty to the Lewis boys. |
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heirloom
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noun
valuable object that has been in the family Grandma served the venison on her heirloom platter. |
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anxious
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adjective
worry or unease I really was anxious about the hurricane. |
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cordial
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adjective--warm and friendly
noun--a type of alcohol or liquor 1. I always try to be cordial even though I think she's kind of mean. 2. The grown-ups had a cordial after dinner. |