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24 Cards in this Set
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The detective was implacable in his search for the murder weapon. |
Cannot be pacified, inexorable, severe |
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Saying that it was beyond his jurisdiction, Judge klein refused to rule on the case. |
Power, range of authority |
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In a paroxysm of range, the tenant stormed out of the landlord's office. |
A fit, sudden outburst |
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The precocious boy enjoyed an intellectual skirmish with his elders. |
Small fight, brief encounter |
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The brash student was forced to apologize for her reprehensible conduct. |
Worthy of blame |
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Cause célèbre |
A famous law cause or controversy |
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After the fray, the feuding families agreed to patch up their differences. |
A fight |
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The indigent client was surprised when she was accosted by her social worker in the elegant restaurant. |
Poor, needy |
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To my mind the decision was unreasonable and arbitrary. |
Based on whim, dictatorial |
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George Orwell's 1984 depicts a frightening monolithic government. |
Massively solid |
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If anonymous phone callers harass you, the phone company will give you an unlisted number. |
To trouble, torment |
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One swallow does not make a summer |
Don't jump to conclusions based on incomplete evidence |
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"COACH OF LOSING TEAM HANGED IN EFFIGY." |
A likeness (usually of a hated person) |
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" cause of cancer continues to stymie doctors" |
To hinder, impede, difficulties |
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" FBI cognizant of clandestine (hidden) gangland meeting" |
Aware |
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"Many motorists flout traffic laws, study reveals" |
Show contempt, to mock at |
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" turbulent atmosphere in angry Senate chamber" |
Unruly, agitated |
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A bitter pill to swallow |
A humiliating defeat |
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It seemed incongruous (ridiculous) to terminate his employment just when he was so successful. |
To end |
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Upon seeing the show, he called the TV studio forthwith to protest. |
Immediately |
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The usher moved with alacrity to oust the disorderly patrons. |
To drive out, eject |
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After taking the drug, she began to revert to the days of her childhood. |
Return |
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The arrest of the spy did much to exacerbate relations between the two countries |
To irritate, make worse |
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An ax to grind |
Having a selfish motive in the background |
