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15 Cards in this Set
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Palpable |
Able to be felt; so intense as to be almost able to be felt physically
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Condone |
To regard something that is considered immoral or wrong in a tolerant way. |
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Debacle |
A sudden disaster, defeat, or humiliating failure. |
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Zealous |
Actively snd unreservedly enthusiastic; full of zeal (passion) |
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Affable |
Good-natured, friendly, and easy to talk to |
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Futile |
Having no practical effect or useful result; pointless; useless |
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Scruple |
A moral or ethical consideration that tends to restrain action or behavior |
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Droll |
Amusing in a wry or off way; oddly entertaining |
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Equivocate |
To speak vaguely or ambiguously, especially in order to mislead |
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Pragmatism |
A straightforward practical way of thinking about things or dealing with problems, concerned with results rather than with theories and principals. |
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Aversion |
A strong feeling of dislike of somebody or something |
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Clandestine |
Secret; needing to be concealed, usually because it is illegal or unauthorized. |
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Audit |
To carry out a systematic check or assessment to evaluate efficiency or effectiveness |
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Nonchalanty |
Calmly; indifferently; unconcerned or casually |
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Pernicious |
Causing serious harm; malicious |
