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20 Cards in this Set
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antipathy
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n. a strong dislike, hostile feeling
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applicable
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adj. capable of being applied, relevant, suitable
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asset
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n. something of value, a resource, an advantage
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beset
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v. to attack from all sides, to surround, hem in
adj, part. harassed, troubled, studded (with jewels) |
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compassion
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n. sympathy for another's suffering, pity
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decorum
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n. proper behavior, good taste, orderliness
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duress
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n. compulsion by threat, forcible confinement
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exuberant
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adj. high spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained, excessive, abundant
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facsimile
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n. an exact copy
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imbibe
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v. to drink, to take in, absorb
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implacable
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adj. not to be satisfied or pacified, unyielding
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infinitesimal
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adj. so small as to be almost immeasurable, minute
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innovuous
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adj. harmless, inoffensive, insignificant
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militate
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v. to have effect or force on or against someone or something, fight against
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patent
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n. exclusive rights over an invention; copyright
v. to arrange or obtain such rights. adj. plain, open to view, copyrighted |
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prowess
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n. distinguished bravery, superior skill or ability
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sedate
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adj. quiet, settled, sober
v. to administer a tranquilizer |
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stentorian
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adj. extremely loud
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stipulate
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v. to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement
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ultimatum
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n. a final proposal or statement of conditions
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