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Cards in this set: Term adapt Definition to change Term awkward Definition no cordination Term charateristic Definition feature Term compose Definition made up of Term continuous Definition not interupted Term cope Definition manage with Term cycle Definition repeated sequence of events Term distribute Definition give something out Term efficient Definition able to function without waste Term eventually Definition ultimately Term fuse Definition combine Term horizontally Definition level or lying down or flat Term maintain Definition uphold, preserve, keep, continue, keep up, sustain, conserve, retain, keep alive Term merge Definition combine, unite Term propel Definition push, drive, force, boost, thrust, impel Term resistant Definition opposed Term rotate Definition turn, go Term streamline Definition design or build with smooth shape to make something more efficient Term suitable Definition appropriate, apposite, fit, right, proper Term vertical Definition perpendicular, upright, erect, straight up, straight down, plumb Term acknowledge Definition admit, recognize, allow, accept, concede, grant, confess, own up, fess up Term actual Definition real Term disclose Definition reveal Term douse Definition drench, soak Term hazardous Definition dangerous, risky, perilous, unsafe, harmful, lethal, menacing, precarious, threatening Term hinder Definition hold back, delay, deter, hamper, encumber, obstruct, get in the way, thwart, impede Term impure Definition contaminated, polluted, poisoned, unclean, mixed, dirty, infected Term intrigue Definition interest somebody Term inviting Definition suggesting pleasure Term journalist Definition somebody engaged in journalism: a writer or editor for a newspaper or magazine or for television or radio Term linger Definition remain, stay behind, hang back, hang on, hang around, loiter, stay, stick around, delay, dawdle Term maneuver Definition move, movement, operation, exercise Term metropolitan Definition city, urban, municipal, civic Term pursuit Definition chase, hunt, search, quest, detection Term reliable Definition dependable, consistent, steadfast, unswerving, unfailing, trustworthy Term solemn Definition somber, grave, serious, sober, lugubrious, sad, humorless, glum Term unaccountable Definition inexplicable, puzzling, strange, unfathomable, baffling, peculiar, unexplainable, incomprehensible, extraordinary Term unaware Definition ignorant, uninformed, oblivious, unconscious, unmindful Term version Definition account, description, report, side, story,form, type, variety, kind, sort, style Term vivid Definition bright, intense, rich, gaudy, glowing, brilliant, vibrant, colorful, flamboyant Term apply Definition submit an application Term ceaselessly Definition incessantly, eternally, constantly, continually, perpetually, continuously, ad infinitum, interminably, without end, without a break Term fanciful Definition imaginary, fantastic, whimsical, unbelievable, out of this world, far-fetched, unlikely, bizarre, curious, invented Term fantasy Definition imaginary, make-believe, made-up, unreal, invented, pretend, imagined, fictional, illusory Term frenzied Definition frantic, hyperactive, feverish, furious, hectic, hysterical, overexcited, wild, chaotic, violent Term govern Definition rule Term idle Definition inactive, inoperative, unoccupied, at rest, off, still, down, immobile Term laboratory Definition place for scientific research Term logic Definition theory of reasoning Term lurk Definition move or wait furtively: to move about furtively, or wait in a concealed position or a shadowy corner, especially with the intention of doing something wrong EX a figure lurking in the bushes Term mythical Definition legendary, fabulous, mythological, fairy-tale, fabled, storybook Term peculiarly Definition abnormally, unusually, curiously, strangely, markedly, noticeably, uniquely Term poise Definition composure, dignity, self-assurance, self-confidence, self-control, sang-froid, aplomb, self-possession, gracefulness, calm, cool Term regain Definition recover, get back, recuperate, recoup, reclaim, salvage, take back, recapture, redeem Term reveal Definition make known, disclose, expose, make public, let slip, divulge, tell Term situation Definition circumstances, state, condition Term suspend Definition ostracize,something for period Term trait Definition individual characteristic Term transition Definition process of change Term vaguely Definition not clearly perceived in mind