Set Boundries Flashcards

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Disguised

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having an appearance that hides the true form

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resentment

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a feeling of anger because you have been forced to accept something that you do not like

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3
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aftermath

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the period that follows an unpleasant event or accident, and the effects that it causes

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4
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assert yourself

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to behave in a way that expresses your confidence, importance, or power and earns you respect from others

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5
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pertain to something

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to be connected with a particular subject, event, or situation

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6
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pit

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a large hole in the ground, or a slightly low area in any surface

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7
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trial and error

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a way of achieving an aim or solving a problem by trying a number of different methods and learning from the mistakes that you make

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downright

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(especially of something bad) extremely or very great

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9
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heck

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an expression of usually slight anger or surprise, or a way of adding force to a statement, question, etc.

Where the heck have you been?

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10
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depleted

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Reduced

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dreaded

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used to refer to something that you do not like or want

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eager

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wanting very much to do or have something, especially something interesting or enjoyable

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13
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rattle something off

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to say or read aloud very quickly a list of names or things, or something you have learned

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14
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stunned

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very shocked or surprised

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15
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map something out

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to plan something in detail

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16
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mull something over

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to think carefully about something for a long time

17
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crippling

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causing serious injuries or harm

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settle into somewhere/something

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to become comfortable in a place or doing an activity

19
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prompt

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to make something happen

20
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set in

A

To begin

21
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neglect

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to not give enough care or attention to people or things that are your responsibility

22
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lament

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to express sadness and feeling sorry about something

23
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carve out something

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to create or obtain something that helps you by skillful activities

24
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manifestation

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a sign of something existing or happening

25
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drowning

A

death caused by being underwater and not being able to breathe, or a case when this happens

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strive

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to try very hard to do something or to make something happen, especially for a long time or against difficulties

27
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afterthought

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an idea, thought, or plan that was not originally intended but is thought of at a later time

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gauge

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to calculate an amount, especially by using a measuring device

29
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nagging

A

complaining or criticizing

30
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palpable

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so obvious that it can easily be seen or known, or (of a feeling) so strong that it seems as if it can be touched or physically felt

31
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alleviate

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to make pain or problems less severe

32
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prolong

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to make something last a longer time

33
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take wing

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to suddenly develop, freely and powerfully

34
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unheard-of

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surprising or shocking because not known about or previously experienced

35
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aspiration

A

something that you hope to achieve

36
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inconvenience

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a state or an example of problems or trouble, often causing a delay or loss of comfort

37
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Repelled

A

Force away

38
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High-stakes

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High risk (adj)

High-stakes game like poker

39
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Running rife

A

Uncontrolled

The kids ran rife at the party. They were out of control