ela Flashcards

(25 cards)

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A positive quality or thing the can be used to advantage

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asset

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2
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Something is not often seen or done

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rarity

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3
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indicating or showing disbelief

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incredulous

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4
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coolly unconcerned or unexcited

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nonchalant

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5
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not able to be understood

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unfathomable

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6
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Brave, heroic, or noble

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gallant

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7
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stubborn or grouchy

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ornery

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8
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highest level

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elite

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9
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at a distance feeling apart

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aloof

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10
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shocked or speechless

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dumbfounded

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11
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dressed

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clad

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12
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showing sorrow or pity

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ruefully

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13
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juvenile law offenders

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reformatory

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14
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a bad feeling about a future event

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premonition

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15
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nervous or uneasy

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apprehensive

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a variety of a coler

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strong pleasure is considered to be insulting or offensive

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gloomy quiet

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being quick or skillful

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in a persistent or stubborn matter

21
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to make fun of someone or something my imitating

22
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manner of disrespect or hatred

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contemptuously

23
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fright or shock

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notable or a heroic deed

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to draw attention away from
divert