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12 Cards in this Set
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bagatelle
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something of little value or importance
The pin I bought at the junk store is just a bagatelle and has little value. |
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exacerbate
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aggravate, make worse or more severe
Instead of reducing her pimples, the new cream seems to have exacerbated her acne. |
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forbearance
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patience, self control
Please stop talking during the movie, as our forbearance is nearly at an end. |
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garrulous
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talkative
Jenny is not shy like her sister but is quite garrulous in social situations. |
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moment
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importance, consequence
The matter is of great moment and can not wait until tomorrow. |
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penchant
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fondness,liking
I have a penchant for horses and I try to ride as often as I can. |
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reconcile
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make friendly again/settle
After our terrible fight, we decided to reconcile since our friendship is more important. |
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refractory
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hard to control,unruly, obstinate
After the picketers became refractory, the police were called in. |
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slatternly
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dirty, untidy
My mom thinks my room looks slatternly since I leave things on the floor. |
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transitory
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short-lived, temporary
My love of horses is not transitory since I fell in love with them when I was two. |
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venial
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forgivable, excusable
Her lateness is venial since she had a flat tire on the way. |
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veracity
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honesty, truthfulness
Since she has told many lies, I doubt the veracity of her new story. |
