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15 Cards in this Set
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Dispute |
Verb argue about (something); discuss heatedly The judge wanted us to dispute our problems |
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Condemn |
Verb express complete disapproval of, typically in public; censure The nice people refused to condemn her because of her apearance. |
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Generate |
Verb cause (something, especially an emotion or situation) to arise or come about. The crisis in ISIS is bound to generate fear in most U.S. citizens |
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Biennial |
Adjective taking place every other year or lasting for two years. The biennial flower only blooms once every two years. |
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Benediction |
Noun the utterance or bestowing of a blessing, especially at the end of a religious service. At the end of the sermon, the pastor gave a benediction |
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Benefactor |
Noun a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause. I sent a letter to my benefactor thanking him for helping me. |
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Edict |
Noun an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority. In China, if the emperor puts forth and edict the community must follow it without question. |
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Factitious |
Adjective artificially created or developed. He pretended that the joke was funny with a factitious laugh |
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Affect |
Verb have an effect on; make a difference to. The next president of the United States will affect my life immensely |
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Proficiency |
Noun a high degree of competence or skill; expertise. My profiency in baseball is 1st base |
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Confer |
Verb have discussions; exchange opinions. In court of more that one judge, the judges confer at the end to make a final decision |
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Defer |
Verb put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone. I keep on having to defer the date with the ugly girl. |
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Congenial |
Adjective (of a person) pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one's own. When I am sad, I feel the need for some congenial company from my friends |
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Genesis |
Noun the origin or mode of formation of something. He introduced many different parts of the story in the genesis of the story. |
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Ingenious |
Adjective (of a person) clever, original, and inventive. (of a machine or idea) cleverly and originally devised and well suited to its purpose. Whoever invented cell phones is ingenious. |
