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17 Cards in this Set
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adversary |
(n) an opponent or enemy Abraham has always told me that the less you let an adversary know about you, the better off you'll be.
Word origin: Adversary comes from the Latin adversarius, meaning enemy. An adversary is "one who is against another." |
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aplomb |
(n) Self-confidence, especially in a difficult situation; poise; assurance.
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apprehensive |
(adj) Anxious or fearful; uneasy |
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aptitude |
noun The ability to learn or understand something quickly
Word origin: comes from the Latin word aptitudo. Aptitude is "suitability for doing a task." |
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attentive |
adjective 1. Giving attention to something. 2. Paying careful attention to the comfort or concerns of others; considerate.
Word Origin: Attentive comes from Latin attentus, "attentive". "to listen carefully, pay attention." |
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banish |
verb
To force to leave a country of place; exile
Word origin: Banish comes from the French verb banir, "to banish". |
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barricade |
noun 1. A usually temporary structure set up, as across a route of access, to block the passage of an enemy or opponent. 2. Something that serves as an obstacle; a barrier
verb 1. To block an opening or passage with an obstacle or a barrier. 2. To enclose or exclude someone by constructing a barricade. |
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bluff |
verb To engage in a false display of strength or confidence, especially in order to deceive someone
Word origin: Bluff comes from the Dutch bluffen, "to brag" |
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brackish |
(adj) slightly salty.
Word origin: German |
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brandish |
(v) To wave or exhibit something in a dramatic or threatening way.
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circumference |
(n) The boundary of an area, an object, or a geometric figure, especially a circle.
word of origin: Latin |
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commotion |
(n) Noisy activity or confusion
Word Origin: Latin. Comes from the word commotio, "commotion" |
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concoction |
(n) Something that has been prepared by putting several things together; a mixture of ingredients.
Word Origin: Concoction comes from the Latin verb concoquere, "to cook, boil down, concoct a poison." |
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conspicuous |
(adj) 1. Easily seen; obvious. 2. Attracting attention; striking; remarkable. |
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contortion |
(n) A sharp twist or bend in something
Word Origin: Contortion comes from the Latin noun contortio, meaning "twisting around". |
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counter |
(v) To do or say something in opposition to something else
Word Origin: Counter comes from the French preposition contre, meaning "against". |
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cunning |
(adj) Sly, crafty, or clever
(n) The quality of being sly, crafty, or clever |
