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14 Cards in this Set
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assuage
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verb - to make (a pain, sorrow, hunger, etc) less severe
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corroborate
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verb - to confirm (eg someone's statement), especially by providing evidence
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differentiate
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verb - to establish a difference between things; to be able to distinguish one from another
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equanimity
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noun - calmness of temper; composure
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flair
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noun - 1 a natural ability or talent for something 2 stylishness; elegance
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inarticulate (adj)
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adj - 1 unable to express oneself clearly or to speak distinctly. 2 badly expressed; not spoken or pronounced clearly
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indigenous (to)
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adj - belonging naturally to or occurring naturally in a country or area; native
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misanthropic
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adj - having an irrational hatred or distrust of people in general
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misanthrope
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noun - someone who has an irrational hatred or distrust of people in general
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obtrusive
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adj - 1 unpleasantly noticeable or prominent. 2 sticking out; protruding
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picayune (adj)
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adj - petty; trifling.
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precocious
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adj - indicating advanced development
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redoubtable
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adj - inspiring fear or respect; formidable
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senile
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adj - displaying the feebleness and decay of mind or body brought on by old age
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