Word Power (A) Flashcards

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abandoned

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left behind

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abductions

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kidnappings

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absorbed

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completely engrossed in giving full attention

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accumulated

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collect more and more over a period of time

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accumulated rot

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decayed rubbish that has been collected

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acquired

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got

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administered

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conducted

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addicted

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dependent on, hooked on

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administered

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conducted

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admire

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think highly of

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adorns

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decorates

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adrenaline

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chemical released in body for ‘fight’ or ‘flight’

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affection

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feelings of deep liking

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affectionatelty

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fondly, lovingly

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aggressive

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(literal) fierce, (idiomatic) with more force

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aggressively

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in an angry and threatening manner

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alleged

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accused, although not clearly proven guilty yet

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alleviated

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made less intense or severe

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alliance

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a tie-up, an association for a common objective

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allotted

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amazing

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astonishing and wondrous

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amble

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walk in a slow and relaxed way

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amiss

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wrong, not usual

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anguished

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painful and tormented

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annoyance
irritation
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anticipate
predicted and expected
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anticipation
the act of expecting something to happen
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antics
a funny act or action
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anxious
a worried about the outcome
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appalling
horrific, shocking
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appreciating
understanding the importance of something
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apprehended
arrested
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approached
went towards
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arrested
capture
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arrogance
pride
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as the day drew on
as time passed
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ascended
climbed up
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ascending
soaring upward
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ashen
pale and grey like ash
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assume
take over
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at the mercy
completely under the control of
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attribute
think or say something is the cause
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authentic
genuine
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awe
fear and wonder
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awe-inspiring
so affection or moving as to bring about respect and admiration
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awkwardly
not gracefully