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Cards In This Set
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Clamber
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An area of shallow water separated from the sea by low sandy dunes
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Lagoon
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Ineffectual or unsuccessful; futile
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Vainly
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To shake with a slight but rapid motion; vibrate tremulously
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Quiver
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Characterized by dignified propriety in conduct, manner, appearance (acting "properly")
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Decorous
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To come between other things; to put in or make a remark by way of interruption
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Interpose
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Making a harsh sound; grating; having a shrill, irritating tone
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Strident
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A drain which allows for accumulated water to drain away into the sea
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Scupper
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To engage in thought or reflection; to engage in conjectural thought
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Speculate
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A loud uproar, as from a crowd of people
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Clamor
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Unusual or extreme paleness, as from fear, illness, or death
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Pallor
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Strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive or insulting
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Indignation
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To mix in a confused mass; to out or throw together without order
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Jumble
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A harsh or unpleasant sound
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Grating
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To swallow or eat up hungrily, voraciously, or ravenously
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Devour
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To climb, move or get in or out of something in an awkward and laborious way
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