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40 Cards in this Set
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Diverted
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verb
1. cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another 2 distract (someone or their attention) from something |
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Scuttled
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verb
run hurriedly or furtively with short quick steps |
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Drenched
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verb
1 (usu. be drenched) wet thoroughly; soak • figurative cover (something) liberally or thoroughly |
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Insure
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verb
arrange for compensation in the event of damage to or loss of (property), or injury to or the death of (someone), in exchange for regular advance payments to a company or government agency |
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Squander
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verb
waste (something, esp. money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner |
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Liable
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adjective
1 responsible by law; legally answerable 2 likely to do or to be something |
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Immune
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adjective
1 resistant to a particular infection or toxin owing to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells 2 protected or exempt, esp. from an obligation or the effects of something 3 not affected or influenced by something |
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Credulity
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noun
a tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true |
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Morbidity
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adjective
1 characterized by or appealing to an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, esp. death and disease 2 Medicine of the nature of or indicative of disease |
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Abate
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verb
(of something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative) become less intense or widespread •cause to become smaller or less intense Law lessen, reduce, or remove (esp. a nuisance) |
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Scrutinize
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verb
examine or inspect closely and thoroughly |
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Eradicate
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verb
destroy completely; put an end to |
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Flourish
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verb
1 grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, esp. as the result of a particularly favorable environment 2 wave around to attract the attention of others noun 1 a bold or extravagant gesture or action, made esp. to attract the attention of others • an ornamental flowing curve in handwriting or scrollwork 2 Music a fanfare played by brass instruments : a flourish of trumpets. • an improvised addition played esp. at the beginning or end of a composition. |
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Innocuous
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adjective
not harmful or offensive |
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Empathetic
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noun
the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. |
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Liable
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adjective
1 responsible by law; legally answerable 2 likely to do or to be something |
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Immune
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adjective
1 resistant to a particular infection or toxin owing to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells 2 protected or exempt, esp. from an obligation or the effects of something 3 not affected or influenced by something |
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Credulity
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noun
a tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true |
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Morbidity
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adjective
1 characterized by or appealing to an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, esp. death and disease 2 Medicine of the nature of or indicative of disease |
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Abate
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verb
(of something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative) become less intense or widespread •cause to become smaller or less intense Law lessen, reduce, or remove (esp. a nuisance) |
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Scrutinize
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verb
examine or inspect closely and thoroughly |
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Eradicate
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verb
destroy completely; put an end to |
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Flourish
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verb
1 (of a person, animal, or other living organism) grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, esp. as the result of a particularly favorable environment • develop rapidly and successfully • (of a person) be working or at the height of one's career during a specified period 2 (of a person) wave (something) around to attract the attention of others noun 1 a bold or extravagant gesture or action, made esp. to attract the attention of others • an instance of suddenly performing or developing in an impressively successful way • an elaborate rhetorical or literary expression. • an ornamental flowing curve in handwriting or scrollwork 2 Music a fanfare played by brass instruments : a flourish of trumpets. • an ornate musical passage. • an improvised addition played esp. at the beginning or end of a composition. |
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Innocuous
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adjective
not harmful or offensive |
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Empathetic
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noun
the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. |
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Indomitable
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adjective
impossible to subdue or defeat |
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Expeditious
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adjective
done with speed and efficiency |
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Idiosyncratic
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adjective
of or relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual |
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Astute
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adjective
having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage (keen) |
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Insolvent
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adjective
unable to pay debts owed |
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Fraudulent
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adjective
obtained, done by, or involving deception, esp. criminal deception |
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Prudent
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adjective
acting with or showing care and thought for the future |
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Speculative
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adjective
1 engaged in, expressing, or based on conjecture rather than knowledge 2 (of an investment) involving a high risk of loss. • (of a business venture) undertaken on the chance of success, without a preexisting contract. |
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Autonomous
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adjective
(of a country or region) having self-government, at least to a significant degree • acting independently or having the freedom to do so |
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Obstinacy
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adjective
stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so. (Stubborn) |
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Hubris
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noun
excessive pride or self-confidence. |
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Impetuosity
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adjective
acting or done quickly and without thought or care |
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Valor
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noun
great courage in the face of danger, esp. in battle |
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Callousness
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noun
insensitive and cruel disregard for others |
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Foundered
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verb
(of a ship) fill with water and sink • figurative (of a plan or undertaking) fail or break down, typically as a result of a particular problem or setback |
