Number The Stars Flashcards

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Faltered

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Start to lose strength or momentum.

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2
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Desperately

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Used to emphasize the extreme degree of something.

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3
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Winced

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Give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress.

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4
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Hobbled

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Walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury.

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5
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Stricken

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afflicted or overwhelmed

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6
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Latticed

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: a structure consisting of strips of wood or metal crossed and fastened together with square or diamond-shaped spaces left between, used as a screen or fence or as a support for climbing plants.

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7
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Vivid

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producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.

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8
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Battered

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injured by repeated blows or punishment.

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9
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Herring

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a silvery fish that is most abundant in coastal waters and is of great commercial importance as a food fish in many parts of the world.

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10
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Prolong

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to extend the duration of

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11
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Enrage

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very angry, furious

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12
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Consumed

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eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink).

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13
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Impatiently

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showing annoyance or eagerness

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14
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Withering

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intended to make someone feel mortified or humiliated.

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15
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Insolently

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showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.

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16
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Implored

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beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something

17
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Scornfully

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feeling or showing disgust and anger

18
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Din

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a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise.

19
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Quavering

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(of a person’s voice) shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.

20
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Evident

A

plain or obvious; clearly seen or understood.