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19 Cards in this Set
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antipathy
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a strong dislike, hostile feeling
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applicable
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capable of being applied; relevent; suitable
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asset
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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.) harrased, troubled, studded(as w/ jewels)
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decorum
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proper behavior, good taste, orderliness
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duress
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compulsion by threat; forcible confinement
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exuberant
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high-spirited, abundant
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facsimile
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an exact copy
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imbibe
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to drink; to take in, absorb
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impalacable
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not to be satisfied or pacified, unyeilding
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infinitesimal
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so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute
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innocuous
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harmless, inoffensive, insignificant
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militate
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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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distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability
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sedate
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(adj) quiet, settled, sober (v)vto administer a tranquilizer
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stentorian
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extremely loud
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stipulate
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to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement
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ultimatum
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a final proposal or statement of conditions
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