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20 Cards in this Set
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antipathy
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a strong dislike; hostile feeling
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applicable
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capable of being applied; relevant, suitable
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asset
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something of value; a resource; an advantage
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beset
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to attack from all sides; to surround, hem in;
harassed, troubled, studded |
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compassion
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sympathy for another's suffering; pity
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decorum
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proper behaviour, good taste, orderliness
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duress
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compulsion by threat; forcible confinement
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exuberant
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high-spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained
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facsimile
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an exact copy
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imbibe
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to drink; to take in, absorb
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implacable
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not to be satisfied or pacified, unyielding
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infinitesimal
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so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute
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innocuous
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harmless, inoffensive; insignificant
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militate
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to have effect or force on or against someone or something
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patent
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exclusive rights over an invention; copy right
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prowess
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distinguished bravery; superior skill
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sedate
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quiet; settled, sober
to administer a tranquilizer |
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stentorian
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extremely loud
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stipulate
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to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement
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ultimatum
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a final proposal or statement of conditions
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