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27 Cards in this Set
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accept |
verb
consent to receive (a thing offered).
believe or come to recognize (an opinion, explanation, etc.) as valid or correct. |
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except |
preposition not including; other than.
conjunction used before a statement that forms an exception to one just made.
verb specify as not included in a category or group; exclude. |
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adapt |
verb make (something) suitable for a new use or purpose; modify. |
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adopt |
verb legally take another's child and bring it up as one's own. |
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adverse |
adjective preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable. |
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averse |
adjective having a strong dislike of or opposition to something. |
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advice |
noun guidance or recommendations concerning prudent future action, typically given by someone regarded as knowledgeable or authoritative. |
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advise |
verb offer suggestions about the best course of action to someone. |
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affect |
verb have an effect on; make a difference to.
verb pretend to have or feel (something).
noun emotion or desire, especially as influencing behavior or action. |
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effect |
noun a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause. the lighting, sound, or scenery used in a play, movie, or broadcast. personal belongings.
verb cause (something) to happen; bring about. |
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allusion |
noun an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference. |
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illusion |
noun a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted by the senses. |
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among |
In American English, among is preferred over amongst.
preposition preposition among preposition amongst surrounded by; in the company of. being a member or members of (a larger set). occurring in or practiced by (some members of a community). indicating a division, choice, or differentiation involving three or more participants. |
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amoral |
adjective lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with the rightness or wrongness of something. |
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immoral |
adjective not conforming to accepted standards of morality. |
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ante- |
prefix before; preceding. |
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anti- |
prefix opposed to; against. |
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capital |
noun the most important city or town of a country or region, usually its seat of government and administrative center. wealth in the form of money or other assets owned by a person or organization or available or contributed for a particular purpose such as starting a company or investing. a letter of the size and form used to begin sentences and names.
adjective (of an offense or charge) liable to the death penalty. (of a letter of the alphabet) large in size and of the form used to begin sentences and names. excellent.
exclamation used to express approval, satisfaction, or delight. |
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capitol |
a building occupied by a state legislature |
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censor |
noun an official who examines material that is about to be released, such as books, movies, news, and art, and suppresses any parts that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security. (in ancient Rome) either of two magistrates who held censuses and supervised public morals.
verb examine (a book, movie, etc.) officially and suppress unacceptable parts of it. |
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censure |
verb express severe disapproval of (someone or something), typically in a formal statement.
noun the expression of formal disapproval. |
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cite |
verb quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work. summon (someone) to appear in a court of law.
noun a citation. |
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site |
noun an area of ground on which a town, building, or monument is constructed. 2. a website.
verb fix or build (something) in a particular place. |
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climactic |
adjective (of an action, event, or scene) exciting or thrilling and acting as a climax to a series of events. |
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climatic |
adjective relating to climate. |
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coarse |
adjective rough or loose in texture or grain. 2. (of a person or their speech) rude, crude, or vulgar. |
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course |
noun the route or direction followed by a ship, aircraft, road, or river. a dish, or a set of dishes served together, forming one of the successive parts of a meal. a series of lectures or lessons in a particular subject, typically leading to a qualification. a continuous horizontal layer of brick, stone, or other material in a building. a pursuit of game (especially hares) with greyhounds by sight rather than scent. the lowest sail on a square-rigged mast. a set of adjacent strings on a guitar, lute, etc., tuned to the same note.
verb (of liquid) move without obstruction; flow. pursue (game, especially hares) with greyhounds using sight rather than scent. |
