Word Power (A) Flashcards

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abondoned

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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 to

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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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addicted

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dependant on, hooked on (colloquial)

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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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affectionately

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fondly, lovingly

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aggresively

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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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alloted

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given out

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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

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irritation

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anticipated

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predicted and expected

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anticipation

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the act of expecting something to happen

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antics

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a funny act or action

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anxious

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worried about the outcome

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appaling

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horrific, shocking

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appreaciating

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understanding the importance if something

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apprehended

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arrested

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approaches

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went towards

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arrested

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captured

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arrogance

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pride

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as the day drew on

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as time passed

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ascended

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climbed up

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ascending

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soaring upward

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ashen

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pale and grey like ash

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assume

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take over

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at the mercy

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completely under the control of

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attribute

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think of something is the cause

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authentic

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genuine

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awe

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fear and wonder

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awe-inspiring

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so affecting or moving as to bring about the respect and admiration

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awkwardly

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not gracefully