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13 Cards in this Set
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Thwart (v)
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to stop something before it succeeds
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Abstain (v)
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to refrain from action
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Tenere |
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Deterrent (n)
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acting to discourage
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Terrere |
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Impede (v)
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to slow or block
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Curtail (v)
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to make less
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Curtus
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Impediment (n)
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a hindrance
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Hinder (v)
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to slow the progress of
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Stymie (v)
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to present an obstacle
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Dissuade (v)
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to persuade not to do something
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Suadere |
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Refrain (v)
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to hold back from doing
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Abstinence (n)
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avoidance of something
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Tenere |
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Tentative (a)
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uncertain
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Hamper (v)
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to restrict the progress of
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