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Card A 351-375
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| n. the dead body of an animal, esp. one slaughtered for food (also used figuratively) | carcass |
| adj. frenzied, esp. violently | amuck |
| n. the distance within which a sound can be heard | earshot |
| v. to ease; to calm down | quell |
| v. to combine or interlock into a unified whole | dovetail |
| adj. courageous, brave, as in battle | valiant |
| v. to willingly give up the position of king, queen, etc.; to choose not to fulfill a role or duty | abdicate |
| adj. fast and light in motion | nimble |
| v. to honor | revere |
| n. an easy, effective, or uninterrupted transition | segue |
| v. to return to a former condition | revert |
| adj. inferior imitation or substitute | ersatz |
| adj. incapable of being expressed | ineffable |
| n. a farewell speech | valedictory |
| v. to set on fire; ignite | kindle |
| adj. appropriate; having a natural tendency | apt |
| adj. spotted | dappled |
| v. to reply, esp. in a quick or witty manner | retort |
| adj. sitting down most of the time | sedentary |
| v. to give approval or support to | endorse |
| adj. oppressively hot and humid | sweltering |
| v. to travel or migrate, esp. slowly or with great difficulty | trek |
| v. to ponder at length | ruminate |
| v. to picture falsely; to contradict | belie |
| v. to plan secretly together | conspire |
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