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31 Cards in this Set
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incite, v.
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to provoke and urge on
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sledges, n.
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a vehicle mounted on low runners drawn by work animals, such as horses or dogs, and used for transporting loads across ice, snow, and rough ground
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melodious, adj.
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of, relating to, or containing a pleasing succession of sounds; tuneful
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platitude, n.
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a trite or bland remark or statement, especially one expressed as if it were original or significant
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capacious, adj.
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capable of containing a large quantity; spacious or roomy
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uncongenial, adj.
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not compatible or sympathetic, as in character
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amiableness, adj.
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friendly and agreeable in disposition; good natured and likeable
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dross, n.
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waste or impure matter
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enervating, v.
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to weaken or destroy the strength or vitality of
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climes, n.
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climate
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inexorable, adj.
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not capable or being persuaded by entreaty; relentless
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diffusing, v.
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to put and cause to spread freely
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fervent, adj.
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having or showing great emotion of zeal; ardent
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conjectures, n.
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inference or judgement based on inconclusive or incomplete evidence; guesswork
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suppliant, adj/n.
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asking humbly and earnestly; beseeching
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effusion, n.
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an unrestrained outpouring of feeling
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solicitude, n.
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the state of being solicitious; care or concern, as for the well-being of another
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injunction, n.
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the act or an instance of enjoining; a command, directive, or order
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conciliating, v.
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to overcome the distrust or animosity of; appease
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satiate, v.
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to satisfy fully
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fortitude, n.
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strength of mind that allows one to endure pain or adversity with courage
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ardour, n.
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fiery intensity of feeling
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fortnight, n.
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a period of 14 days; two weeks
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paroxysm, n.
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a sudden outburst of emotion or action
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fastidious, adj.
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possessing or displaying careful, meticulous attention to detail
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ameliorate, v.
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to make or become better; improve
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irrevocably, adj.
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impossible to retract or revoke
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irradiated, v.
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to expose to radiation
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syndics, n.
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one appointed to represent a corporation, university, or other organization in business transactions; a business agent
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disconsolate, adj.
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seeming beyond consolation; extremely dejected
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chamois, n.
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a soft leather made from the hide of this animal or other animals such as deer or sheep
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