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10 Cards in this Set
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Affinity |
Innate attraction, fondness |
While some people struggle to comprehend science and math, Einstein seemed to possess affinity for solving the complicated mysteries of the universe. |
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Burly |
Husky, brawny, muscular |
The burly sailor tossed the mooring line to the waiting dockhand. |
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Divert |
Deflect, turn aside (from a course or direction) |
The engineers must divert the Robert before they can begin building the dam. |
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Elated |
Excited, uplifted, exultant |
The cancer patient was elated by the news that his surgery was successful. |
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Extemporaneous |
With little or no preparation, improvised, spontaneous |
Winston Churchill was known for his moving extemporaneous speeches. |
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Infinite |
Unending, unlimited |
God's power is just as infinite as His love. |
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Irate |
Severely angry, furious |
The stage master dashed from the arena, narrowly escaping the irate elephant. |
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Lenient |
Tolerant, merciful, generous |
We have so much reason to be very lenient with each other. ---by Charles Dickens |
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Presumptuous |
Forward, disrespectful, unduly bold |
It was presumptuous of her to ask such personal questions. |
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Relapse |
Regress, backslide, fall back |
During the days of the judges, Israel would often relapse into idolatry after a period of repentance. |