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30 Cards in this Set
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Abate
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v. subside or moderate
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Aberrant
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adj. abnormal or deviant
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Abrasive
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adj. rubbing away; tending to grind down
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Abridge
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v. condense or shorten
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Absolute
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adj. complete; totally unlimited; certain
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Abstemious
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adj. sparing in eating and drinking; temperate
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Abstract
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adj. Theoretical; not concrete; nonrepresentational
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Abstruse
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adj. obscure; profound; difficult to understand
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Accessible
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adj. easy to approach; obtainable
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Acclaim
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v. applaud; announce with great approval
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Accolade
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n. award of merit
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Acknowledge
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v. recognize; admit
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Acquiesce
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v. assent; agree without protesting
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Acrimonious
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adj. bitter in words or manner
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Acute
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adj. quickly perceptive; keen; brief and severe
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Address
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v. direct a speech to; deal with or discuss
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Adherent
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n. supporter; follower
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Adjacent
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adj. neighboring; adjoining
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Adroit
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adj. skillful; nimble
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Adulation
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n. flattery; admiration
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Adversary
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n. opponent
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Adverse
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adj. unfavorable; hostile
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Advocate
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v. urge; plead for
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Aesthetic
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adj. artistic; dealing with or capable of appreciation of the beautiful
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Affable
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adj. easily approachable; warmly friendly
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Affinity
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n. natural liking; kinship; similarity
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Affirmation
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n. positive assertion; confirmation; solemn pledge by one who refuses to take an oath
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Aggressor
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n. attacker
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Alienate
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v. make hostile; separate
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Alleviate
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v. relieve
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