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55 Cards in this Set
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Articulate
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adj. Skilled in expressing oneself clearly and effectively v. To express clearly in words |
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Dialect-1
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n. A unique form of a language spoken by people from a country or region or social group. |
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diction-1
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n. Clearness of speech or pronunciation |
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intelligible-1
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adj. able to be understood |
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stress-1
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n. an emphasis in speaking or music v. to emphasis n. tension or strain |
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deliverance-2
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n.liberation, rescue from slavery, capture, or danger |
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expedite-2
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v. to do quickly and efficiently |
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intercede-2
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v. to meditate or help in a problem between others |
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offset-2
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v. to make up for, compensate for, to counteract |
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refurbish-2
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v. to clean, renew, repair, or refresh |
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amenable-3
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adj. wiling to consider, open to advice or suggestions |
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forbearance-3
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n. patience, not reacting when annoyed or harmed |
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objective-3
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adj. realistic, actual |
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preconceived-3
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adj. believed before one has full knowledge or experience |
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subjective-3
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adj. governed by personal thoughts or feelings |
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defiant-4
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adj. openly bold or resisting authority |
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despondent-4
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adj. in low spirits, depressed, dejected |
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disgruntled-4
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adj. discontent, resentful |
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disillusion-4
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v. to disappoint by breaking someones belief in a false idea |
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exuberant - 4
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adj. filled with joy or enthusiasm |
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adversary-5
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n. an opponent, an enemy |
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belligerent-5
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adj. hostile, agressive, quarrel some |
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chide-5
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v. to scold; to express dissatisfaction |
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embroil-5
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v. to get involved in a conflict, an argument |
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ruse-5
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n. a crafty trick intended to create a false impression |
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assimilate-6
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v. to adopt or take on the traditions of the larger surroundings of the group |
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complement-6
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n. something that harmonizes with or completes something else |
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congregate-6
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v. to gather, to come together |
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consensus-6
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b. general agreement among a group |
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miscellaneous-6
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adj. made up of a variety of unrelated items |
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antiquated-7
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adj. to old to be useful |
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infantiel-7
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nacent-7
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adj. just coming into existent, emerging |
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puerile-7
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adj. childish, immature |
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venerable-7
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adj. worthy of great respect b/c of age or dignity |
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*alturism-8
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n. unselfish concern and actions for the welfare of others |
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*amicable-8
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adj. friendly, showing goodwill |
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benefactor-8
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n. a person who gives finical aid or other aid |
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benign-8
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adj. kind and gentle harmless, not dangerous to health |
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*bountiful-8
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adj. abundant, plentiful |
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civility-8
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n. courteous, kind, behavior, politeness |
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exemplarary-8
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worthy of imitation, admirable |
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*indulge-8
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v. to yield to desires or wishes |
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humanitarian-8
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n. a person concerned with social reforms or improving social welfare adj. intended to help humans |
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*recetify-8
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v. to fix or correct |
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conception-9
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n. a general idea or understanding |
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incessantly-9
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adv. constantly, continually, without interruption |
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respite-9
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n. a short time of rest or relief, a break |
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simultaneous-9
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adj. happening, or existing, or done at the same time |
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subsequently-9
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adv. later on, at a later time |
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anarchy-10
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n. disorder or confusion |
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conservative-10
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adj. traditional in style, not showy |
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delegate-10
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v. to give out power, tasks, or responsibility |
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liberal-10
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adj. tolerant, generous |
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Spartan-10
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adj. self-diciplined |
