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adequate

(adj.) sufficient, enough

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ajar

(adj., adv.) partly open

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chronological

(adj.) arranged in time of order and occurrence

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countenance

(n.) a face, facial expression
(v.) to tolerate or approve

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diminish

(v.) to make or become smaller, reduce in size

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enchant

(v.) to please greatly; to charm, put under a magic spell

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fluctuate

(v.) to change continually; to move up and down

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foster

(v.) to bring up, give care to; to promote, encourage
(adj.) in the same family but not related by birth

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grovel

(v.) to humble oneself, act in a fearful and servile way; to lie face downward; to indulge in something base or unworthy

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handicraft

(n.) work done by hand; a trade requiring hand skill

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hilarious

(adj.) extremely funny, causing loud amusement

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ignite

(v.) to set on fire, cause to burn; to heat up, excite

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magnitude

(n.) to great size or importance of something

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massive

(adj.) large and heavy; great in size or scope

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maternal

(adj.) of or like a mother

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maternal

(adj.) of or like a mother

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massive

(adj.) large and heavy; great in size or scope

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magnitude

(n.) to great size or importance of something

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countenance

(n.) a face, facial expression
(v.) to tolerate or approve

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countenance

(n.) a face, facial expression
(v.) to tolerate or approve

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countenance

(n.) a face, facial expression
(v.) to tolerate or approve

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chronological

(adj.) arranged in time of order and occurrence

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chronological

(adj.) arranged in time of order and occurrence

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chronological

(adj.) arranged in time of order and occurrence

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chronological

(adj.) arranged in time of order and occurrence

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chronological

(adj.) arranged in time of order and occurrence

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chronological

(adj.) arranged in time of order and occurrence

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dialogue

(n.) a conversation between two or more people; an interchange of opinions and ideas, free discussion

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emblem

(n.) a symbol, sign, token

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gigantic

(adj.) huge, giant, immense

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havoc

(n.) very great destruction, ruin; great confusion and disorder

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hearth

(n.) the floor of a fireplace; the fireside as a symbol of the home and family

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implore

(v.) to beg earnestly for

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infamous

(adj.) very wicked; disgraceful, shameful

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innumerable

(adj.) too many to count, without number

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lax

(adj.) not strict, careless; lacking discipline; not tense, releaxed

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mar

(v.) to spoil, damage, injure

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misdemeanor

(n.) a crime or offense that is less serious than a felony; any minor misbehavior or misconduct

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mull

(v.) to think about, ponder; to grid or mix; to heat and flavor with spices

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narrative

(n.) a story, detailed report
(adj.) having the quality or nature of a story

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overture

(n.) an opening move toward negotaion or action; a proposal or offer; an introductory section or part

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pact

(n.) an agreement, treaty

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stalemate

(n.) a situation in which further action by either of two opponents is impossible
(v.) to bring to a standstill

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vindictive

(adj.) bearing a grudge, feeling or showing a strong tendency toward revenge

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wilt

(v.) to become limp and drooping (as a flower), wither; to lose strength and vigar

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Author: SaraH

Main topic: Literature

Topic: Vocabulary

Published: 03.03.2010

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Unit 11 (45 Cards)