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20 Cards in this Set
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Acrimonious |
bitterness of manner or words |
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Dictum |
a formal pronouncement from an authoritative source |
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Assuage |
to soothe, to make less severe, to satisfy |
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Auspicious |
showing signs that promise success |
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Hone |
refine or perfect something over a period of time |
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Begrudge |
to grudge |
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Benevolence |
wishing to do good to others; kindly and helpful |
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Congenital |
present from birth, esp. of a disease or disfigurement |
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Edifying |
providing moral or intellectual instruction |
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Enunciate |
say or pronounce clearly |
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Fanaticism |
the quality of being fanatical; filled with excessive and single-minded zeal |
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Elucidate |
make something clear; explain |
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Fractious |
irritable and quarrelsome, esp. of children
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Acquiesce |
to agree without protest, to assent |
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Fraudulent |
unjustifiably claiming or being credited with particular accomplishments or qualities |
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Corroboration |
evidence that confirms or supports a statement, theory, or finding a confirmation |
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Frivolous |
not having any serious purpose or value |
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Furtive |
attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or belief that a discovery would lead to trouble; secretive |
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Guileless |
devoid of guile; innocent and without deception |
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Formidable |
inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intensive, or capable |
