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20 Cards in this Set
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antipathy
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(n)a strong dislike, hostile feeling
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applicable
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(adj)capable of being applied; relevant, suitable
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asset
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(n)something of value; a resource; an advantage
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beset
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(v)to attack from all sides; to surround, hem in;(adj)harassed, troubled; studded(as with jewels)
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compassion
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(n)sympathy for another's suffering; pity
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decorum
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(n)proper behavior, good taste; orderliness
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duress
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(n)compulsion by threat; forcible confinement
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exuberant
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(adj)high-spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained; excessive, abundant
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facsimile
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(n)an exact copy
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imbibe
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(v)to drink;to take in absorb
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implacable
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(adj)not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding
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infinitesimal
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(adj)so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute
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innocuous
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(adj)harmless, inoffensive; insignificant
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militate
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(v)to have effect or force on or against someone or something, fight against
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patent
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(n)exclusive rights over an invention; copyright; (v) to arrange or obtain such rights; (adj)plain, open to view; copyrighted
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prowess
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(n) distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability
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sedate
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(adj) quiet, settled, sober; (v) to administer a tranquilizer
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stentorian
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(adj) extremely loud
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stipulate
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(v) to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement
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ultimatum
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(n) a final proposal or statement of conditions
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