Language Art-PSSA Review: The Grammar Games-Word Wars Flashcards

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Brandish

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To wave or exhibit something in a dramatic or threatening way

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Attentive

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Giving attention to something

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Conspicuous

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Easily seen; obvious

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Disdain

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A feeling that someone or something is bad, worthless, or low; scorn or contempt

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Egregious

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Well beyond the bonds of what is right and proper; outrageous

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Furtive

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Done or acting in a way that is intended not to be noticed; sneaky

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Grueling

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Physically or mentally exhausting

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Havoc

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Very great destruction or disorder

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Impending

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About to occur

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Jargob

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The specialized language of a trade, profession, or group of people

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Kindle

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To build or start; to excite a feeling

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