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33 Cards in this Set
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artifice |
deception, trickery |
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artless |
open and honest |
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ascendancy |
domination , controlling influence |
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ascertain |
find out for sure |
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ascetic |
the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention typically for religious reasons. |
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asinine |
stupid |
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aspire |
seek to attain |
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assail |
assault |
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assent |
agree, accept |
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assert |
declare or state with confidence |
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assiduous |
diligent showing great care and perseverance |
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assuage |
ease or lessen satisfy soothe |
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astute |
wise, keen |
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atone |
make amends or reparation |
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atrocity |
brutal deed |
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atrophy |
waste away |
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attain |
gain , achieve |
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attenuate |
make thin weaken |
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attest |
testify bear witness |
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attribute |
quality of someone/ things |
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attrition |
decrease, reduction |
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atypical |
not normal |
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audacious |
daring, bold |
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auditory |
sense of hearing |
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augment |
increase, add to |
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august |
impressive |
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auspicious |
conducive to success; favorable. |
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austere |
severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance. |
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authenticate |
confirm as genuine |
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autocratic |
having absolute power |
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automaton |
robot |
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autonomous |
self governing |
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auxiliary |
helper , additional |
