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21 Cards in this Set
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grin (v) |
smile broadly |
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tarnish (v) |
lose or cause to lose luster ex: it tarnished his reputation |
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modicum (n) |
a small quantity of a particular thing, especially something considered desirable or valuable "his statement had more than a modicum of truth" |
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vicinity (n) |
the area near or surrounding a particular place. " we had cameras for the vicinity of 5000" |
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remorseful (adj) |
filled with remorse; sorry |
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wicked (adj) |
evil; morally wrong; unpleasant. Also means: excellent; wonderful |
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tenuous (adj) |
very weak or slight |
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wager (n) |
gamble |
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allegation (n) |
claim "he made allegations of corruption against the administration" |
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interrogate (n) |
ask questions of (someone, especially a suspect or a prisoner) closely, aggressively, or formally |
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arrogate (n) |
take or claim without justification "they arrogate to themselves the ability to divine the nation's true interests" |
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attrition (n) |
the action or process of gradually reducing the strength or effectiveness of someone or something through sustained attack or pressure. "the council is trying to wear down the opposition by attrition" |
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riot (n) |
a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd. |
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arouse (v) |
evoke or awaken (response or feeling) |
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insignia (n) |
a badge or distinguishing mark of military rank, office, or membership of an organization; an official emblem |
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impregnable (adj) |
unable to be captured or broken into |
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acclimate (v) |
become accustomed to a new climate or to new conditions. "it will take a few days to get acclimated to the altitude" |
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rendezvous |
a meeting at an agreed time and place, typically between two people |
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overt (adj) |
done or shown openly; clear |
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bloodshed (n) |
massacre |
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malignant (adj) |
very severe or infectious |
