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30 Cards in this Set
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In a manner that's impossible to question or dispute
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Incontestably
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Not stated, but understood or expressed; not affected by doubt or uncertainty
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Implicitly
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bewilderment and dismay, often caused by something unexpected
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consternation
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energetic and unflagging enthusiasm, especially for a cause or a belief
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zeal
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someone who aids a cause, institution, or individual, especially with money
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benefactor
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ashamed, embarassed, or uncomfortable
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abashed
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likely to cooperate; compliant
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amenable
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to look at for sexual enjoyment or to show sexual interest
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ogle
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inspiritng hatred, contempt, or digust
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odious
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inclinations or tendencies to behave in a particular way
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propensities
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showing intelligence and good judgment; wise
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sagacious
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criticize, question, or try to persuade in a forceful, angry way
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harangued
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abundantly
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copiously
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showing intelligence and good judgmentl wise
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sagacious
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never showing any sign of getting tired or giving up
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indefatigable
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impressive or amazing (also refers to something great in size, amount or extent_)
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prodigious
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crawl or lie facedown on ground in humility or fear (also to act in a servile way, showing exaggerated respect in order to please)
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grovel
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relating to qualities we're born with rather than those we're taught or learn through experience; relating to an essential or fundamental part of something
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innate
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dull;bland; lacking in character or lively qualities
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insipit
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high, noble, or lofty
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exalted
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steals (typically small amounts)
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pilfers
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without plan, purpose, or enthusiasm; happenign in a random, disorganized way
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desultory
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effective (often used to describe medical treatment)
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efficacious
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to take someone's place by force or intriguel to take the place of something much used, outmoded, or irrelevant
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supplanted
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cheated, overcharged, or swindled
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fleeced
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in a manner that's careful to avoid embarrassing or upsetting (it also means to keep confidences)
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discreetly
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to use prayers or rituals to drive out evil spirits (can be used metaphorically)
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exorcise
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in a manner that continues fo ralong time without stopping
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incessantly
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to take back or deny a previously held opinion or belief
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recant
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a firm and sometimes undreasonable refusal to even consider changing a decision or attitude
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intransigence
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