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17 Cards in this Set
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Obviated |
Do way,get rid of ,eliminate Prevent from happening Sy: avert,avoid,debat,deflect,stave off,forfend |
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Libelous |
Harmful and often untrue; used to discredit ; defamatory Sy: caluminatory , defamatory,d denigratory |
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Inveterate |
Habitual,prolonged establishment Sy: chronical |
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Resolute |
Firm in belief; firmness and determination Sy : brave,dead set,unhesitating ,spartan |
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Odious |
Unequivocally detestable; strong dislike; disgusting Ex: cleaning the toilet is an odious task |
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Opulence |
Wealth as evidenced by luxurious living Sy : sumptuous |
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Non chalance |
Calm and not seeming to care much; Sy: indifference unconcern |
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Recrimination |
Mutual accusations |
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Insolence |
Rude or impertinent behavior Arrogant |
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Belligerence |
Hostile or warlike situation Ready for war |
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Recidivisn |
Habitual relapse unto sin |
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Hedonism |
The pursuit of pleasure as an ethical pleasure; Pleasure is the highest form of life |
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Augmentation |
The measure by which something increases; |
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Pretension |
1.assert ,claim or aspire for something Ex : I make no pretension for patriotism 2. Pretentious-- show off ; false appearance of great importance |
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Intuit |
Know or grasp by intuition |
The native speakers have intuitive knowledge |
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Mull |
Think over,contemplate,muse ,ponder |
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Lull |
Calm by deception; become quite or deceptive |
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