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24 Cards in this Set
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Antithesis (n) |
The opposite if something |
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Advocate (v) |
To argue in support of something |
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Abrasive (adj) |
harsh or rough in manner |
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Behemoth (n) |
something very big |
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Baffle (v) |
to confuse |
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beleaguered (adj) |
under severe pressure |
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conundrum (n) |
a difficult problem |
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circumvent (v) |
to avoid something |
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conducive (adj) |
tending to result in something helpful/positive |
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debacle (n) |
a disaster |
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dispel (v) |
to rid someone's mind of wrong ideas |
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draconian (adj) |
excessively unjust |
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epitome (n) |
the ideal example |
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embellish (v) |
to make more appealing |
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elusive (adj) |
difficult to attain |
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fallacy (n) |
a misconception |
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facilitate (v) |
to make easier/assist |
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facetious (adj) |
meant to be humorous |
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gamut (n) |
a complete range/series |
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galvanize (v) |
to stimulate someone/something into action |
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generic (adj) |
common / general |
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hiatus (n) |
a break from regular schedule |
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haggle (v) |
to argue over price |
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hapless (adj) |
unlucky/unfortunate |
