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33 Cards in this Set
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devoid |
adjective entirely lacking or free fromdifferentiate verb |
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differentiate |
recognize or ascertain what makes (someone or something differentiate between identify differences between two or more things or people make (someone or something appear different or distinct make or become different in theprocess of growth or development |
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diffuse |
spread out over a large area; not concentrated |
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digress |
leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing |
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diminish |
make or become less |
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discrepancy |
a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts |
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(dis)inclined |
willing or positive about an action, belief, or attitude (disinclined:unwilling or negative about something) |
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dismay |
consternation and distress, typically that caused by somethingunexpected |
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disposition |
1. a person's inherent qualities of mind and character* 2. aninclination or tendency |
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dynamic |
characterized by constant change, activity, or progress |
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eclipse |
a loss of significance, power, or prominence in relation to anotherperson or thing |
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emerge |
become apparent, important, or prominent |
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eminent |
famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession |
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eminent |
famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession |
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engage |
1. occupy, attract, or involve (someone's interest or attention) 2.(engage someone in) cause someone to become involved in (aconversation or discussion) 3. (engage in) participate or becomeinvolved in* |
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engross |
absorb all the attention or interest of |
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engross |
absorb all the attention or interest of |
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ethereal |
extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for thisworld |
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evolve |
develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form |
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exploit |
1. make full use of and derive benefit from* 2. use a situation orperson in an unfair or selfish way |
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facilitate |
make an action or process easy or easier |
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feign |
pretend to be affected by a feeling, state, or injury |
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fleeting |
lasting for a very short time |
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glaring |
extremely obvious or conspicuous |
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hardship |
severe suffering or deprivation |
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hurtle |
move or cause to move at a great speed, typically in anuncontrolled manner |
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immerse |
involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest* [or] dip orsubmerge in a liquid |
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imminent |
about to happen |
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(im)mobile |
able to move or be moved freely or easily (immobile: not able to bemoved) |
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impervious |
unable to be affected by |
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incendiary |
1. tending to stir up conflict* 2. designed to cause fires |
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incompetent |
not having or showing the necessary skills to do somethingsuccessfully |
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(in)conceivable |
capable of being imagined or grasped mentally (inconceivable: notcapable of being imagined) |
