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78 Cards in this Set
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Adj.
outrageously or whimsically strange; odd |
Bizarre
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Noun
an introductory part, introduce |
Preface
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Adj.
liberal in giving or sharing, ample |
Generous
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Adj.
expressing or conveying truths or counsel as to right conduct, real |
Moral
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Verb
to make different in some particular, change |
Alter
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Verb
to turn around or rotate |
Revolve
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Adj.
promising advantage or success |
Hopeful
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Verb
to be tardy in action; delay; dawdle |
Linger
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Verb
to give support or aid to; help |
Assist
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Verb
to build or form by putting together parts |
Construct
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Verb
to descend from one's level of dignity; condescend; deign |
Stoop
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Adj.
Frank, outspoken, honest |
Candid
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Verb
to reproach in a sarcastic, insulting, or jeering manner, tease |
Taunt
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Adj.
vulgar; obscene; crude, harsh |
Coarse
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Adj.
Conceited |
Vain
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Adj.
Calm |
Serene
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Verb
to put to use |
Utilize
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Adj.
energetic; forceful |
Vigorous
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Verb
to lengthen out in time |
Prolong
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Noun
an act of kindness |
Benefit
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Adj.
joint; united |
Common
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Adj.
having suitable or sufficient skill, knowledge, experience, capable |
Competent
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Verb
to shorten |
Abridge
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Adj.
Inappropriate |
Untimely
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Verb
make homogeneous, same |
Homogenize
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Adj.
failing in or neglectful of a duty |
Delinquent
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Adj.
not transferable to another or capable of being repudiated |
Inalienable
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Adj.
ridiculously or insultingly small, meager |
Paltry
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Adj.
favored by fortune |
Auspicious
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Adj.
wastefully or recklessly extravagant |
Prodigal
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Noun
theory |
Principle
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Verb
to take by force or stratagem; take prisoner |
Capture
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Verb
act as a friend to; help |
Befriend
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Adj.
from force of habit, forceful |
Automatic
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Adj.
capability; ability |
Aptitude
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Noun
capable of being employed in the production of more wealth |
Captial
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Verb
to keep under control |
Repress
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Verb
to bear without resistance or with patience; tolerate, stick with |
Endure
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Verb
to send or forward |
Transmit
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Noun
conversation |
Dialogue
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Noun
tribute |
Eulogy
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Verb
Forbid |
Ban
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Noun
lack of..indifference |
Apathy
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Adj.
Knowledgeable |
Omniscient
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Verb
to violate |
Transgress
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Adj.
Lively |
Vivacious
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Adj.
exaggeration |
Hyperbole
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Adj.
of or pertaining to a condition present at birth, inborn |
Congenital
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Adj.
direct |
Succint
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Adj.
sly |
Crafty
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Adj.
spoken |
Fluent
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Adj.
duplicate |
Identical
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Adj.
Accepted |
Popular
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Noun
dock |
Wharf
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Adj.
true to one's word, promises, vows |
Faithful
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Noun
Impediment |
Obstacle
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Adj.
twisted, coiled |
Convoluted
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Verb
Straighten |
Align
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Verb.
Reject |
Veto
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Verb
destroy, mutilate |
Mangle
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Adj.
weak, effectiveness |
Feeble
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Verb
slow |
Sluggish
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Adj.
verbose, superfluous |
Redundant
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Adj
ridicule, satire |
Lampoon
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Noun
fear |
Trepidation
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Verb
accept |
Assess
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Adj.
horrible |
Ghastly
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Noun
disapproval |
Censure
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Verb
disassemble, break down |
Dismantle
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Noun
unpleasant noise, dissonance |
Cacophony
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Noun
a social group of any size |
Community
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Verb
to make out the meaning of |
Deciphering
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Adj.
inclined or ready to submit |
Submissive
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Adj
obedient; dutiful. |
Obsequoius
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Adj.
firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion |
Obstinate
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Adj.
taking or showing extreme care |
Meticilous
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Verb
to increase the severity, bitterness, or violence of |
Exacerbate
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Verb
to settle |
Mediate
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