The Rover Boys in Southern Waters Flashcards

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anxiety

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state of being uneasy or worried

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abundant

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plentiful; more than sufficient

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brim

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the rim or uppermost edge of a hollow container

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capacity

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the position in which one functions; role

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charitable

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kind and generous to those in need

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chastisement

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punishment usually by beating, on order to correct a fault

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cloak

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a loose outer garment

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conceal

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to keep from being seen, found, or observed

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courage

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the quality of bravely facing difficult or painful circumstances instead of withdrawing

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coward

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a person who is excessively frightened

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descent

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sudden raid; passage or stairway downward

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devour

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eat up voraciously; consume; destroy

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dregs

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the sediment in a liquid

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perceive

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to become aware of directly through any of the e=sensed, especially sight or hearing

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plod

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to move or walk heavily or laboriously

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poison

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something destructive or fatal

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repent

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feel regret about an error or sin and therefore resolve to change one’s ways

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rival - n.

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competior

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trellis

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lattice; structure of thin strips on which creeping vines are trained

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virture

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moral quality that is meritorious; specific feature that is excellent