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24 Cards in this Set
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fiasco
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a complete failure
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exaggerate
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to make something seem larger, more important, or more valuable than it actually is
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persistent
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1. not giving up2. lasting a long time
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comprehend |
to understand |
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reluctant |
unwilling |
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irresistible |
impossible to resist |
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mortify |
to cause someone to feel terrible embarrassment |
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conform |
to act or think in a way that follows the rules |
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adaptation |
something that has been changed to fit different conditions |
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urban |
something that is from the city or related to a city |
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sarcastic |
using cutting or bitter words for the purpose of making fun of someone or something |
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pessimistic |
expecting things to turn out badly |
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tolerant |
willing to respect people who think or act differently than you |
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charisma |
an unusual ability to influence people and inspire devotion
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forfeit |
to give up the right to something |
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enunciate |
to pronounce words, especially in a clear voice |
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banter |
playful, teasing conversation |
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gesture |
a movement of the hand or head that has meaning; to move your hands or head to emphasize what you are saying or thinking |
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authentic |
the real thing |
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influential |
able to change or affect someone or something |
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integrate |
1. to bring together into a whole; 2. to make open to all races |
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charade |
1. a game in which someone acts out a phrase, using gestures and no words; 2. an obviously insincere action |
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jovial |
full of fun |
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literacy |
the ability to read and write |