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15 Cards in this Set
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Abridge |
To condense or shorten; referring to a lengthy novel or film |
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Abstruse |
Difficult to understand; complex; obscure; puzzling; perplexing ad |
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Adversary |
An enemy; an opponent, a rival or challenger |
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Advocate |
A supporter for a particular policy |
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Adversity |
Tough times; hardship; difficult experiences |
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Alleviate |
To reduce suffering |
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Aloof |
Unfriendly and distant |
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Altruistic |
Unselfish; generous |
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Ambivalence |
A state of mixed feelings |
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Analogous |
Similar or equivalent; parallel |
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Aarchist |
A believe in a political philosophy that calls for abolishing all government |
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Anecdote |
A quickly told personal story, told to make a point about something |
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Animosity |
Hostility; a state of hatred between two groups |
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Antiquated |
Old-fashioned; out of date |
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Apathy |
A lack of caring and concerns; in difference |
