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40 Cards in this Set
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Abate
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to reduce or put an end to
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Aberrant
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abnormal or unusual; different from the ordinary
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Abide
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to wait or endure patiently
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Abrasive
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causing irritation
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Abridge
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to reduce or shorten
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Absolute
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perfect or complete; pure
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Abstemious
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being able to control drinking or diet
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Abstract
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apart from reality
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Abstruse
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hard to understand; hidden
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Accessible
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easy to approached or reached; obtainable
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Acclaim
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to welcome with joy or approval
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Accolade
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praise/ compliment
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Acknowledge
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showing recognition; admitting to be true
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Acquiesce
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to allow or to agree
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acrimonious
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bitter language
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Acute
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severe, crucial, or critical
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Address
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to deal with or discuss
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Adherent
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supporter or follower
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Adjacent
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lying near or close to
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Adroit
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expertly; skillfully
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Adulation
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excessive flattery or admiration
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Adversary
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enemy/ opponent
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Adverse
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unfavorable; opposing
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Advocate
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a person who pleads for the behalf of another
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Aesthetic
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having to do with artistic beauty
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Affable
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easy to approach
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Affinity
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a natural liking or attraction to a person, thing, or idea
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Affirmation
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definite, certain, proved to be true
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Aggressor
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invader that attacks first
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Alienate
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to become unfriendly or hostile; ignore
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Alleviate
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to make something more bearable; lessen (pain)
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Aloof
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distant or far away; apart (emotionally and physically)
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Altruistic
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unselfish or charitable
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Ambiguous
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doubtful or uncertain
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Ambivalence
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opposing attitudes or feelings; uncertain
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Ameliorate
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improve or make better
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Amend
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to change/ improve for the better
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Amorphous
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no specific shape or form; unorganized
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Ample
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plentiful or enough; adequate
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Analogy
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similarity or comparison based on similarity
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