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20 Cards in this Set
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Antipathy (n)
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strong dislike, hostile feeling
Victims of Hurricane Katrina will probably always have antipathy towards our government. |
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Applicable (adj)
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capable of being applied; relevant, suitable
Algebra is applicable when working with Chemistry. |
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Asset (n)
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something of value; a resource; an advantage
A stable government is a real asset to a developing country. |
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Beset (v)
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to attack from all sides; to surround
harassed, troubled, studded (as with jewels) Pride and greed beset many people today. |
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Compassion (n)
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sympathy for another's suffering; pity
Her teacher showed compassion for the child who failed her test. |
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Decorum (n)
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proper behavior, good taste; orderliness
My dad's side of the family were always rich in decorum. |
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Duress (n)
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compulsion by threat; forcible confinement
The man who robbed their house was caught and placed in strict duress. |
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Exuberant (adj)
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high-spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained; excessive, abundant
Her disposition after they won their game was exuberant. |
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Facsimile (n)
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an exact copy
She made an facsimile of her friend's homework and got caught. |
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imbibe (v)
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to drink; to take in, absorb
She imbibed her mom's words of wisdom. |
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Implacable (adj)
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not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding
The implacable dog kept begging for a bone. |
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Infinitesimal (adj)
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so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute
One missed homework at the whole school year is infinitesimal. |
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Innocuous (adj)
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harmless, inoffensive, insignificant
The huge dark with the loud bark wa really innocuous. |
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Militate (v)
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to have effect or force on or against someone or something, fight against
She militated against the corrupt government. |
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Patent (n) (v) (adj)
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exclusive rights over an invention; copyright
to arrange or obtain such rights plain, open to view; copyrighted All movies display their patent before it starts. |
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Prowess (n)
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distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability
She has much prowess in her math skills. |
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Sedate (adj) (v)
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quiet, settled, sober
to administer a tranquilizer When my sister got out of surgery she was very sedated. |
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Stentorian (adj)
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extremely loud
People who are stentorian in the morning annoy me. |
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Stipulate (v)
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to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement
She stipulated the school's late policy. |
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Ultimatum (n)
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a final proposal or statement of conditions
In order to boost my grade me teacher gave me an ultimatum. |
