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22 Cards in this Set
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reassembled; assemble
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1.to bring together or gather into one place, or one whole thing.
2.to put or fit together; put together the parts of: |
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presumed
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to take for granted, assume, or suppose:
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underestimated
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to estimate at too low a value,
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offspring
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children of a particular parent
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enthusiastic
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lively interest: He shows marked enthusiasm for his studies.
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expand
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to spread or stretch out; unfold:
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tuition
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the money paid for instruction, as at a private school or a college or university: The college will raise its tuition again next year.
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precisely
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1.definitely or exactly stated: precise directions.
2.being exactly that and neither more nor less |
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startling
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creating sudden alarm, surprise, or wonder; astonishing.
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inconvenient
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not easy to get or at hand: 2. not convenient
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resolutely
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firmly determined
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rapturously
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full of, feeling, or showing joy or delight.
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daft
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1.senseless, stupid, or foolish.
2.insane; crazy. |
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intrigue
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to arouse the interest of by unusual, new, or fascinating qualities; appeal strongly to; captivate
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"blue-stocking girls"
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an educated, intellectual woman.
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smug
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contentedly confident of one's ability, superiority, or correctness;
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"sitting pretty"
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in an advantageous position.
b.well-to-do; successful. |
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simpering
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smiling in a silly, self-conscious way.
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embraced
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1.to take or clasp in the arms; hug.
2.to take or receive eagerly; accept willingly: to embrace an idea. |
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delinquents
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neglectful of a duty or obligation; guilty of a misdeed or offense.
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standard
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a rule or principle that is used as a basis for judgment:
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despise
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to regard with disgust; strongly dislike
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