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22 Cards in this Set
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Attenuate |
To reduce in force or degree; to weaken |
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Condone |
To overlook, pardon or disregard |
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Impetuous |
Quick to act without thinking |
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Capricious |
Changing ones mind quickly and often |
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Frugality |
A tendency to be thrifty or cheap |
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Euphemism |
Use of an offensive word or phrase in place of a more distasteful one |
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Paragon |
Model of excellence or perfection |
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Pungent |
Sharp and irritating to the senses |
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Analogous |
Similar or alike in some way; equivalent to |
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Mitigate |
To soften; to lessen |
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Efficacy |
Effectiveness |
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Cogent |
Convincing and well reasoned |
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Inimical |
Hostile; unfriendly |
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Luminous |
Bright; brilliant; glowing |
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Taciturn |
Silent; not talkative |
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Erratic |
Wandering and unpredictable |
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Dissonance |
A harsh and disagreeable combination, often of sounds |
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Esoteric |
Known or understood by only a few |
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Enervate |
To reduce in strength |
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Vex |
To annoy |
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Aggrandize |
To increase in power, influence or reputation |
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Torpor |
Extreme mental and physical sluggishness |