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15 Cards in this Set
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Avid |
1. Strong desire; greed 2. Eager, enthusiastic |
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Brusque |
Abrupt in manner of speech; gruff |
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Concise |
Short, to the point |
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Demean |
To cause a lowering of self esteem, lower reputation/character |
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Demeaning |
Degrading |
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Despicable |
Deserving contempt or scorn |
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Emulate |
To try to equal; to imitate |
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Evoke |
1. To forth; to produce 2. To bring to mind, often by suggestion |
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Excruciating |
Very painful |
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Inauguration |
1. To install in office w/ a formal ceremony 2. To begin officially or mark the opening of |
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Pervade |
To spread throughout |
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Proprietor |
An owner of a store or other business |
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Pseudonym |
A fiction name used by an author; pen name |
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Resilient |
1. Capable of recovering quickly for misfortune 2. Returning quickly an original shape/Condition |
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Turbulent |
1. Chaotic; unruly 2. Stormy; tempestuous |
