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47 Cards in this Set
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Annotated
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Verb. To add notes or comments to (a text, book, drawing, etc.)
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Appraise
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Verb. To set a value on or to evaluate the worth of.
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Bulwark
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Noun. A solid wall-like structure raised for defense or a strong support or protection.
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Catalyst
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Noun. A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction or a person that quickly cause change or action.
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Chasten
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Verb. To correct by punishment
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Conifer
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Noun. A bush or a tree that produces cones and or has leaves throughout the whole year.
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Embellish
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Verb. To make beautiful with ornamentation or to heighten the attractiveness of.
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Hidebound
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Adj. not willing to accept new or different ideas.
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Impassive
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Adj. Not showing any emotion
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Pervade
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Verb. To become diffused throughout every part of.
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Skimp
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Adj. Small in size or amount.
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Stalwart
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Adj. Physically strong or very loyal and dedicated.
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Stilted
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Adj. Awkward because of being too formal
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Sleek
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Verb. To gloss up or cover over.
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Treatise
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Noun. A book, article, etc., that discusses a subject carefully and thoroughly.
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Abridged
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Verb. To shorten in duration or extent
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Acrid
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Adj. Sharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor.
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Annex
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Verb. To attach as a quality, consequence, or condition; to unite.
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Anthropomorphic
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Adj. Described or thought of as having a human form or human attributes.
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Antiquated
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Adj. Obsolete or outmoded or discredited by reason of age.
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Carnage
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Noun. The flesh of slain animals or men. Great and usually bloody slaughter or injury.
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Distend
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Verb. To enlarge from internal pressure or to become expanded.
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Epistle
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Noun. A composition in the form of a letter.
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Factotum
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Noun. A person having many diverse activities or responsibilities. A general servant.
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Flay
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Verb. To strip off the skin or surface of or to criticize harshly.
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Grotto
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Noun. An artificial recess or structure made to resemble a natural cave.
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Overseer
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Noun. A person who watches and directs the work of other people in order to be sure that a job is done correctly.
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Pariah
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Noun. A member of a low caste of southern India or one that is despised or rejected.
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Penury
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Noun. A cramping and oppressive lack of resources or the state of being very poor.
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Squeamish
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Adj. Easily nauseated or excessively fastidious or scrupulous in conduct or belief.
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Transcribe
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Verb. To make a written copy of or to paraphrase or summarize in writing.
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Alumni
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Noun. A person who has attended or has graduated from a particular school, college, or university.
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Aphorism
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Noun. A concise statement of a principle or a terse formulation of a truth or sentiment.
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Arbitrary
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Adj. Depending on individual discretion (as of a judge) and not fixed by law or not restrained or limited in the exercise of power.
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Bandy
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Verb. To bat (as a tennis ball) to and from or to toss from side to side or pass about from one to another often in a careless or inappropriate manner.
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Credence
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Noun. Mental acceptance as true or real; credibility.
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Cull
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Verb. To select from a group or to reduce or control the size of by removal.
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Exorbitant
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Adj. Not coming within the scope of the law or exceeding the customary or appropriate limits in intensity, quality, amount, or size.
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Gullible
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Adj. Easily duped or cheated.
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Intrepid
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Adj. Characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance.
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Pander
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Verb. To provide gratification for others' desires.
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Redress
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Verb. To set right or to requite (a person) for a wrong or loss.
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Reprehensible
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Adj. Worthy of or deserving reprehension.
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Restitution
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Noun. The act of returning something that was lost or stolen to its owner or payment that is made to someone for damage, trouble, etc.
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Resurgant
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Adj. Becoming popular, active, or successful again after a period of being less popular, active, or successful.
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Transpose
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Verb. To change the position or order of or to write or perform (a piece of music) in a different key.
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Vile
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Adj. Morally despicable or tending to degrade.
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