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68 Cards in this Set
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migration (n.)
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a movement from one country or region to another
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prelude (n.)
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an introduction
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versatile (adj.)
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able to do many things well
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perceive (v.)
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to be aware of through the senses, observe; to grasp mentally
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congenial (adj.)
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getting on well with others; agreeable, pleasant
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untenable (adj.)
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not capable of being held or defended; impossible to maintain
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wane (v.)
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to lose size, strength, or power
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clique (n.)
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a small, exclusive group of people
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perverse (adj.)
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inclined to go against what is expected; stubborn
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ad infinitum (adv.)
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endlessly
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rustic (adj.)
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country-like; simple, plain; awkward
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rancid (adj.)
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stale, spoiled
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apportion (v.)
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to divide and give out in shares
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buoyant (adj.)
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able to float easily; able to hold things up; cheerful, hopeful
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bona fide (adj.)
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genuine; sincere
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concede (v.)
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to admit as true; to yield, submit
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lofty (adj.)
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very high; noble
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sordid (adj.)
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wretchedly poor; run-down; mean or selfish
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sever (v.)
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to separate, divide into parts
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rustic (n.)
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one who lives in the country
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vindicate (v.)
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to clear from hint or charge of wrongdoing; to defend successfully against opposition; to justify
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haphazard (adj.) |
by chance, not planned |
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threadbare (adj.) |
shabby, old and worn |
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cornerstone (n.) |
the starting point of a building; a fundamental principle or element |
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devitalize (v.) |
to make weak or lifeless |
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reconcile (v.) |
to restore to friendship; to settle; to resign (oneself) |
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pedigree (n.) |
a list of ancestors, family tree |
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improvise (v.) |
to compose or perform without preparation; to construct from available materials |
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pallor (n.) |
an extreme or unnatural paleness |
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annex (v.) |
to add to, attach |
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annex (n.) |
an attachment or addition |
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exonerate (v.) |
to clear from a charge or accusation |
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profuse (adj.) |
very abundant; given or flowing freely |
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cordial (adj.) |
in a friendly manner, hearty; cheery |
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embroil (v.) |
to involve in a conflict or difficulty |
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influx (n.) |
a coming in, inflow |
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debacle (n.) |
an overwhelming defeat, rout; a complete collapse or failure |
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glib (adj.) |
ready and fluent in speech; thoughtless, insincere |
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incite (v.) |
to rouse, stir up, urge on |
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cleave (v.) |
to cut or split open; to cling to |
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precipitous (adj.) |
very steep |
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cordial (n.) |
a liqueur |
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shackle (v.) |
to put into chains |
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abase (v.) |
to lower in esteem, degrade; to humble |
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dormant (adj.) |
inactive; in a state of suspension; sleeping |
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spurn (v.) |
to refuse with scorn, disdain |
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legion (n.) |
a large military force; any large group or number |
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probe (n.) |
an investigation; a device used to explore to examine |
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plaintiff (n.) |
one who begins a lawsuit |
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actuate (v.) |
to move to action; to impel |
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liberality (n.) |
generosity, generous act; breadth of mind or outlook |
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protract (v.) |
to draw out or lengthen in space or time |
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quarry (v.) |
to cut or take from (or as if from) a quarry |
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quarry (n.) |
a place from which stone is taken; something that is hunted or pursued |
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probe (v.) |
to examine, investigate thoroughly |
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impenitent (adj.) |
not feeling remorse or sorrow for errors or offenses |
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boorish (adj.) |
rude, unrefined; clumsy |
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knave (n.) |
a tricky, unprincipled, or deceitful fellow |
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avert (v.) |
to turn aside, turn away; to prevent, avoid |
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harangue (n.) |
a loud speech |
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legion (adj.) |
many, numerous |
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subterfuge (n.) |
an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something |
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harry (v.) |
to make a destructive raid on; to torment, harass |
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harangue (v.) |
to deliver a loud, ranting speech |
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combatant |
engaged in fighting |
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dubious (adj.) |
causing uncertainty or suspicion |
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brunt (n.) |
the main impact, force, or burden |
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combatant (n.) |
a fighter |
