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39 Cards in this Set
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acumen |
mental keenness |
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acute |
keen, brief and severe |
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adage |
wise saying , proverb |
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adamant |
hard inflexible |
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adapt |
alter , modify |
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addle |
drive crazy, rotten |
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adept |
expert at |
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adhere |
to stick fast (like glue) |
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adherent |
supporter, follower |
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adjacent |
adjoining, close by |
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adjunct |
something added or attached |
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admonition |
warning |
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adorn |
decorate |
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adroit |
skilful |
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adulterate |
adding inferior or tainted substance |
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advert |
arrival |
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adversary |
opponent |
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adverse |
unfavourable, hostile |
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adversity |
difficulties, misfortune |
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advocacy |
support |
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advocate |
urge , plead for |
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aesthetic |
artistic |
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affable |
easily approachable
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affected |
artificial, pretended |
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affinity |
kinship, like for something |
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affirmation |
positive assertion |
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affliction |
state of distress |
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affluence |
abundance, wealth |
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agenda |
items of business meeting |
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aggrandize |
increase or intensify |
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aggregate |
gather , accumulate |
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agnostic |
disbeliever of god |
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alacrity |
cheerfulness |
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alienate |
make hostile, separate |
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alimentary |
supplying nourishment |
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alimony |
payments after divorce |
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allay |
calm |
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allege |
state without proof |
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allegory |
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning |
