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15 Cards in this Set
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desertion
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noun
the act of illegally leaving |
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genially
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adverb
in a friendly manner |
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exasperation
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noun
irritation; extreme annoyance |
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tenacity
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noun
persistant determination |
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provoke
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verb
to stir up or arouse |
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antagonize
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verb
to make hostile or unfriendly |
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credence
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noun
a belief to the truth of something |
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grimace
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noun
a facial expression, often ugly or contorted, that indicated dissaproval, pain, etc. |
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staunch
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adjective
firm of steadfast in principle |
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vex
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verb
to irritate or annoy |
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interminable
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adjective
unending |
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forestall
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verb
to prevent |
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reiterate
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verb
to say or do again repeatedly |
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remorse
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noun
deep and painful regret for wrongdoing |
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compatriot
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noun
a fellow countryman (person) |
