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15 Cards in this Set
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Ameliorate (V.) |
Improve: Make more satisfactory. Reformers of the 1800s wanted to ameliorate the conditions of the poor. |
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Belie (V.) |
Contradict; give a false impression. Many politicians belie their stance on certain issues to gain support. |
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Conviction (N.) |
Strongly held belief. His conviction that 2Pac is still alive labels him as a conspiracy theorist. |
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Discredit (V.) |
Defame; destroy confidence in; disbelieve. The media often discredits celebrities to generate attention towards their victims. |
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Exacting (ADJ.) |
Extremely demanding. Becoming a doctor requires a long exacting education. |
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Garrulous (ADJ.) |
Locquacious; wordy; talkative. His garrulous behavior for him tasted by the deputy. |
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Impede (V.) |
Hinder; block; delay. The construction of a new road resulted in a impeded lane. |
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Insatiable (ADJ.) |
Not easily satisfied; greedy. Biff's Insatiable desire to be rich created an alternate timeline in Back to the Future II. |
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Lurid (ADJ.) |
Wild; sensational; graphic; gruesome. Zombie movies are very lurid. |
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Nonentity (N.) |
Person of no importance; nonexistence. Sometimes quiet people are labeled nonentities. |
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Penchant (N.) |
Strong inclination; liking. I have a penchant for old music. |
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Precipituous (ADJ.) |
Steep; overhasty. The precipitous road has caused numerous car accidents. |
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Rescind (V.) |
Cancel. She rescinded her credit cards. |
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Surmount (V.) |
Overcome. Women surmounted many inequalities and such progress led to the passing on the 19th amendment. |
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Virulent (ADJ.) |
Extremely poisonous; hostile; bitter. Snakes are virulent predators. |
