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10 Cards in this Set
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Careening |
To sway or lean to one side
“The boat careened to one side.” |
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Engulf |
(Of natural force) sweep over (something) so as to surround it cover it completely
“The cafe was engulfed in flames.” |
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Falter |
Start to lose strength or momentum.
“Her smile faltered then faded.” |
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Frail |
(Of a person) weak and delicate.
“A frail voice.” |
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Frayed |
Unraveled or worn out at the edge.
“The frayed collar of her old coat.” |
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Jostled |
Push, elbow, or bump against someone roughly in a crowd.
“Passengers arriving and departing, jostling one another.” |
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Relishing |
Enjoy greatly.
“He was relishing his moment of glory.” |
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Supple |
Flexible.
“Her supple fingers.” |
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Taut |
Not slack.
“The fabric stays taut without the adhesive.” |
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Undulating |
To move with a smooth wavelike motion.
“Her body undulated to the thumping rhythm of the music.” |
