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15 Cards in this Set
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flourish
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to thrive, to grow well
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The company flourished after a new board of directors took control.
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innate
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existing from birth, inborn
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he has innate athletic talents that cannot be taught.
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luscious
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very pleasant to the taste
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The meal was absolutely luscious.
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malicious
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motivated by hate or deliberate intent to harm
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The malicious boy burned down the school.
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methodical
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proceeding in a regular or systematic order
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The surgeon was very methodical in delivering the baby.
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meticulous
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taking great care
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I am usually very meticulous in completing my assignments.
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palpable
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tangible, perceptible, easily noticeable
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I do not see how I overlooked such a palpable miscalculation.
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perjury
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false testimony under oath
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He was charged with perjury for lying to the grand jury.
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perpetuate
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to prolong the existence of something
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The Audubon Society works to perpetuate the species of many threatened birds.
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placid
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peaceful, calm
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The wilderness is usually a placid place where one can relax.
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pretentious
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making an extravagant outward show, self-important
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Isn't it a little pretentious to spend two million dollars on a wedding?
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raucous
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loud and boisterous, harsh, disorderly
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The raucous crowd at the fight threw chairs into the ring to show disagreement with the decision.
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