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20 Cards in this Set
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antipathy
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(n.) a strong dislike, hostile feeling
*"i hate this path!" Sensible people normally view any form of bigotry with the most profound ANTIPATHY |
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applicable
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(adj.) capable of being applied; relevant, suitable
*think N/A The protection against being tried for the same crime twice is not APPLICABLE in some cases. |
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asset
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(n.) something of value; a resource; and advantage
*think $ By law, an annual report must include a detailed breakdown of a company's ASSETS and liabilities. |
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beset
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(v.) to attack from all sides; to surround, hem in
(adj.) harassed, troubled Every federal administration must grapple with the economic woes that BESET the nation. |
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compassion
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(n.) sympathy for another's suffering; pity
Without the COMPASSION and generosity of donors and volunteers, many charitable organizations would have to shut their doors. |
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decorum
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(n.) proper behavior, good taste
Legislative assemblies preserve DECORUM by operating under the rules of parliamentary procedure. |
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duress
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(n.) compulsion by threat; forcible confinement
Political prisoners are sometimes subjected to a mild form of DURESS called house arrest. |
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exuberant
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(adj) high-spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained; excessive, abundant
Unable to control their EXUBERANT spirits, the fans of the popular singer cheered their idol loudly. |
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facsimile
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(n.) an exact copy
A FACSIMILE of the U.S. Constitution is displayed in many social studies classrooms. |
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imbibe
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(v.) to drink; to take in; to absorb
*bib to drink alcohol An inquisitive person can IMBIBE knowledge from many sources. |
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implacable
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(adj) not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding
The peoples of the Arctic have showed that nature need not be n IMPLACABLE foe. |
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infinitesimal
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(adj) so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute
To a fussy housekeeper, even an INFINITESIMAL amount of dust is unacceptable. |
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innocuous
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(adj) harmless, inoffensive; insignificant
Conversation at a dinner party may sometimes be confined to pleasant and INNOCUOUS generalities. |
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militate
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(v) to have effect of force on or against someone or something. fight against
Health concerns MILITATE strongly against the habitual use of tobacco and alcohol. |
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patent
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(n) exclusive rights over an invention; copyright
(v) to arrange or obtain such rights (adj) plain, in open view When the PATENT on the drug expires, any manufacturer may produce it. |
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prowess
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(n) distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability
The Greek Hero Achilles won fame for his PROWESS in the Trojan War |
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sedate
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(adj) quiet, settled, sober
(v) to administer a tranquilizer At concerts of classical music, audiences generally behave in a SEDATE and attentive manner. |
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stentorian
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(adj) extremely loud
My ex-boyfriend was STENTORIAN; he could be heard from a mile away. |
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stipulate
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(v) to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement
A financial institution may STIPULATE that all its employees be fingerprinted. |
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ultimatum
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a final decision
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