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15 Cards in this Set
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Avid
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adj-1.Having a strong desire for, to the point of greed
2.Eager, enthusiastic |
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Brusque
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adj-Abrupt in manner or speech; gruff
Brusqueness,n-The quality or state of being brusque |
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Concise
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adj-Short and to the point
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Demean
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v-To cause a lowering os self esteem; to lower in reputation or character
Demeaning,adj-Degrading |
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Despicable
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adj-Deserving contempt or scorn
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Emulate
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v-To try to equal; to imitate
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Evoke
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v-1.To call forth; to produce
2.To bring to mind, often by suggestion Evocative,adj-Creating something agin, especially through imagination |
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Excruciating
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adj-Very painful
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Inaugurate
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v-To install in office with a formal ceremony
2.To begin officially or mark the opening of Inauguration,n-The act of installing in office |
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Pervade
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v-To spread throughout
Pervasive,adj-Spreading Throughout |
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Proprietor
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n-The owneer of a store or other business
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Psuedonym
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n-A fictiuos name used by an author; a pen name
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Rebuff
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v-1.To reject bluntly
2.To drive back n-1.A blunt rejection 2.An abrupt setback in progress |
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Resilient
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adj-1.Capable of recovering quickly from misfortune
2. Returning quickly to an original shape or condition Resilience,n-1.The ability to recover 2. The ability to spring back |
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Turbulent
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adj-1.Chaotic;unruly
2.Stormy;tempestuous Turbulence,n-1.Great disturbence or agitation 2.Rapid changes in wind speed and direction in the atmosphere |
