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20 Cards in this Set
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Assurance |
A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise |
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Asylum |
The protection granted by a nation to someone who has left their native country as a political refugee |
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Console |
Comfort (someone) at a time of grief or disappointment. |
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Dilate |
Make or become wider, larger, or more open; speak or write at length on (a subject) |
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Dross |
Something regarded as worthless; rubbish |
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Dwindle |
Diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength |
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Flippant |
Not showing a serious or respectful attitude |
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Immunity |
The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells; protection or exemption from something, especially an obligation or penalty |
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Institute |
A society or organization having a particular object or common factor, especially a scientific, educational, or social one. |
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Liability |
The state of being responsible for something, especially by law |
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Preposterous |
Contrary to reason or common sense totally abused or ridiculous |
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Pugnacious |
Eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight |
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Rabid |
Having or proceeding from the extreme or fanatical support of or belief in something |
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Realm |
A kingdom |
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Rejuvenate |
Make someone or something look or feel younger fresher or more lively |
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Remunerate |
Pay someone for services rendered or work done |
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Sparse |
Thinly dispersed or scattered |
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Sterling |
Of the person or work, efforts, or quantities excellent or valuable |
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Venture |
Risky or daring journey or under taking |
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Warp |
Become or cause to become bent or twisted out of shape |
