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22 Cards in this Set
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abate
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to make less in amount, degree; to subside, become less; to nullify; to deduct
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adulation
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praise or flattery that is excessive
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anathema
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an object of intense dislike; a curse or strong denunciation
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astute
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shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom
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avarice
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a greedy desire, particularly for wealth
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culpable
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deserving blame, worthy oc condemnation
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dilatory
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not on time, not prompt; tending to delay
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egregious
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conspicuous, standing out from the mass
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equivocate
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to speak or act in a way that allows of more than one interpretation; to be ambiguous
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evanescent
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vanishing, soon passing away
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irresolute
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unable to make up one's mind
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modicum
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a small or moderate amount
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nebulous
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cloudlike; cloudy in color, not transparent; vague, confused
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novice
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one who is just a beginner at some activity
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penury
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extremey poverty; barrenness
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pretentious
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done for show, striving to make a big impression
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recapitulate
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to review a series of facts; to sum up
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resuscitate
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to revive, bring back to consciousness
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slovenly
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untidy, dirty, careless
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succinct
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expressed briefly and clearly
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supposition
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something that is assumed or taken for granted
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torpid
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inactive, sluggish, dull
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