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20 Cards in this Set
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Accrue
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ə-krōō'
(v.) to grow or accumulate over time; to happen as a natural result |
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Annotation
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ān ō-tā'shən
(n.) a critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work |
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Bedlam
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běd'ləm
(n.) a state or scene of uproar and confusion |
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Covert
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kō'vərt
(adj.) hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret; sheltered, secluded; (n.) a sheltered place, a hiding place |
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Debonair
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děb ə-nâr'
(adj.) pleasant, courteous, lighthearted; smooth and polished in manner and appearance |
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Dun
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dŭn
(v.) to demand insistently, especially in payment of a debt; (n.) a creditor; (adj.) dark, dull, drab, dingy |
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Efficacious
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ěf'ĭ-kā'shəs
(adj.) effective, producing results |
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Equanimity
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ē kwə-nĭm' 'ĭ-tē
(n.) calmness, composure, refusal to panic |
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Fortuitous
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fôr-tōō'ĭ-təs
(adj.) accidental, occurring by a happy chance |
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Gist
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jĭst
(n.) the essential part, main point, essence |
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Gratuitous
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grə-tōō'ĭ-təs
(adj.) freely given; not called for by circumstances, unwarranted |
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Imperious
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ĭm-pîr'ē-əs
(adj.) overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling |
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Invective
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ĭn-věk'tĭv
(n.) a strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language; (adj.) abusive, vituperative |
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Motley
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mŏt'lē
(adj.) showing grat variety; composed of different elements or many colors; (n.) a jester's costume; a jester v |
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Munificent
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myōō-nĭf' ĭ-sənt
(adj.) extremely generous, lavish |
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Procrastinate
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prō-krās'tə-nāt
(v.) to delay, put off until later |
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Provocative
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prə-vŏk'ə-tĭv
(adj.) tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating, annoying |
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Recondite
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rěk'ən-dīt
(adj.) exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding |
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Reprobate
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rěp'rə-bāt
(n.) a depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person, scoundrel; (adj.) wicked, corrupt, unprincipled; (v.) to disapprove of, condemn |
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Sedentary
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sěd' n-těr ē
(adj.) characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place |
