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10 Cards in this Set
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Engulf |
Definition : to flow over and cover
Example : The valley was engulfed in a thick fog. |
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Falter |
Definition: to begin to fail or weaken
Example: signs that the economy is faltering |
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Frail |
Definition: having less than a normal amount of strength or force : very weak
Example: I could barely hear her frail voice. |
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Relishing |
Definition: enjoyment of or delight in something
Example: She plays the role with great relish. |
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Undulating |
Definition: to move or be shaped like waves
Example: look at the undulating hills |
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Supple |
Definition: soft and able to bend or fold easily
Example: that was not supple at all. |
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Frayed |
Definition: a fight, struggle, or disagreement that involves many people
Example: He threw himself into the fray. |
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Jostled |
Definition: to push against (someone) while moving forward in a crowd of people
Example: Everyone in the crowd was jostling each other trying to get a better view. |
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Careening |
Definition: to go forward quickly without control
Example: The car careened down the hill. |
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Taut |
Definition: very tense
Example: The book is a taut thriller. |
