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30 Cards in this Set
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abstract
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considered apart from concrete existence
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abstruse
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difficult to understand; ambigious
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abysmal
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very bad
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accolade
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an expression of approval or praise
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accost
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to approach or stop and speak to someone in a threatening way
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accretion
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gradual increase or growth by the addition of new layers or parts
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accrue
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to increase in number over a period of time
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acerbity
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describes something that is spoken or written in a way that is clever, direct, and cruel
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acidulous
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slightly sour in taste or manner
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acme
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the highest point, as of achievement or development
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acquiesce
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to consent or comply passively or w/o protest
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acrimonious
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full of anger, arguments and bad feelings
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acuity
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the ability to see, hear, or think clearly and accurately
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acumen
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skill in making correct decisions and judgements in a particular subject such as business or politics
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adamant
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impossible to persuade, or unwilling to change an opinion or decision
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addle
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to make someone feel confused and unable to think clearly
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adduce
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to site as an example or means of proof in an argument
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adjuration
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an earnest, solemn appeal
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admonish
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to tell someone that they have done something wrong
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adroit
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very skillful and quick in the way you think or move
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Abase
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to lower in rank, prestige, or esteem
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Abash
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to make ashamed or uneasy
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Abdicate
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to relinquish power or responsibility formally
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Abettor
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to help or encourage someone to do something wrong or illegal
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Abeyance
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a state of not happening or being used at the present moment; to put aside; suspension
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Abnegation
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self-denial
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Abominate
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to detest throughly; abhor
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Abscond
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to leave quickly, secretly, and hide oneself to avoid arrest or prosecution
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Absolve
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to free someone from guilt, blame, or responsiblity for something
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Abstemious
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not doing things which gives you pleasure such as eating good food or drinking alcohol
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