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Cycle 3 Flashcards

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reverently

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with deep respect

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presume

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to take for granted or suppose

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transfixed

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motionless with amazement or terror

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hostile

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not friendly; unfavorable to one’s well-being

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zealously

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with enthusiastic devotion or diligence

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futilely

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uselessly or unsuccessfully

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prosperity

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successful or thriving condition

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quest

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a pursuit to find or obtain something

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audaciously

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boldly or daringly

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inevitably

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unavoidably

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endeavor

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an effort or attempt (noun); to make a major effort or attempt (verb)

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eerily

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uncomfortably strange in a fearful way

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perilously

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involving grave risk or danger

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imprudently

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lacking caution or good judgement

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subside

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to become less violent or intense

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vehemently

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intensely, strongly, or violently

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animosity

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strong dislike that shows in action

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adroitly

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skillfully or cleverly

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onrush

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a strong, fast movement forward

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warily

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watchfully and cautiously; looking out for danger

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confront

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to face in hostility or defiance

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provoke

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to anger; to arouse to action or feeling

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obstinately

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firmly holding a purpose or opinion; stubbornly

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indignantly

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with strong displeasure at injustice or insult

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squander

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to waste recklesslyw

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waver

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to be uncertain or unsteady; to swing back and forth

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cunningly

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cleverly or slyly

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venture

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to boldly go somewhere or do something risky

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persevere

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to endure despite difficulty

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compel

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to force, drive, or urge

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destined

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determined ahead of time

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appalled

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filled with horror or dismay

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draft

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to write the first form of something (verb); a drawing, sketch, or design (noun)

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diligently

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with much care and effort

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acknowledge

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to admit to be real or true

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resolve

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to make a firm decision; to settle or find a solution

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exemplary

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worthy of imitation

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esteemed

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highly respected

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prominent

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leading or well-known; standing out

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conceive

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to form a notion or idea

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stirring

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rousing, exciting, or lively

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affirm

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to confirm or state positively

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tyrant

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a cruel or brutal ruler

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adept

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very skilled or proficient

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grueling

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exhausting and demanding

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stupendous

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astounding or marvelous

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extensive

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far-reaching or great in amount

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formidable

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having qualities that cause fear, dread, or awe

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laden

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burdened or loaded down

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fathom

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to understand the depth of something

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incessant

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unceasing; continuing without interruption

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trepidation

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fear or agitation

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deplorable

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terrible or disgraceful

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loom

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to appear in a threatening form

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imperative

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absolutely necessary or required

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distraught

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deeply upset or agitated

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diminish

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to lessen

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awestruck

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filled with wonder, amazement, or dread

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solemn

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serious or earnest

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encounter

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to come upon unexpectedly or in conflict

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milestone

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a significant event or step in life or in progress

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thrive

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to grow vigorously; to gain in wealth

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innovative

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creative; able to think of new ideas and methods

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profound

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of deep meaning or significance

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espouse

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to support or adopt a cause or theory

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adverse

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unfavorable or opposing one’s desires

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aspire

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to long or aim for ambitiously

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lofty

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exalted or superior

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enthrall

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to captivate or charm

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persistent

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not giving up

71
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emblem

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a sign or object that represents something

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elated

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filled with joy and pride

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achievement

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something accomplished by great courage or effort

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flourish

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to achieve success; to thrive

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transformation

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a change

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efficient

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working well with little waste

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narrative

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a story or account of events

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intrigue

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to arouse curiosity by the unusual

79
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recount

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to give the facts or details in order

80
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triumph

A

a victory

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