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26 Cards in this Set
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Abridge |
shorten (a book, film, speech, etc.) without losing the sense. |
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abstemious |
indulging only very moderately in something, especially food and drink. |
Moderate |
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abstract |
existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence. Or concerned with or involving the theory of a subject or area of study rather than its practical application. |
theoretical |
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abstruse |
difficult to understand; obscure. |
obscure |
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accessible |
able to be reached or entered. |
attainable |
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acclaim |
praise enthusiastically and publicly. |
'applaud 'cheer praise |
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acknowledge |
accept or admit the existence or truth of. |
admit accept |
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adulation |
excessive admiration or praise. |
worship |
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adverse |
preventing success or development; harmful; unfavourable. |
disadvantageous |
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adversity |
a difficult or unpleasant situation. |
misfortune |
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Nihilism |
Total rejection of laws |
Chaos |
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Mollify |
To soften in feeling |
Pacify |
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Mock |
To attack |
Jeer |
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Nebulous |
Hazy vague |
cLoudy |
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Efficacy |
Capacity |
Efficiency |
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Venerable |
Demanding respect due to dignity |
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Irate |
Extreamly angry |
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Vitriolic |
Harsh in tone |
Cutting |
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advocate |
a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy. |
Champion supportor backers |
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aesthetic |
Concerned about there beauty |
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affable |
friendly, good-natured, |
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affirmation |
the action or process of affirming something. |
Statement |
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alleviate |
make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe. |
Reduce |
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aloof |
not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant. |
Remote |
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altruistic |
showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish. |
Un Selfish |
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ambiguous |
open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning. |
not clear or decided. |
