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29 Cards in this Set
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Ludicrous |
unreasonable; foolish |
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diffident |
modest or shy because of lack of confidence |
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languish |
lose or lack vitality; fail to make progress |
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ostracize |
exclude someone from group |
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dogmatic |
inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true |
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levity |
humor; treatment of serious matter with humor |
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Magnanimous |
very generous or forgiving |
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despicable |
deserving hatred and contempt |
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regale |
entertain or amuse |
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intrepid |
fearless; adventurous |
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antagonize |
cause someone to become hostile |
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antibiotic |
a medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms |
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anticlimax |
disappointing end to exciting series of events |
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contraindicate |
suggest or indicate that a technique should not be used |
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contravene |
violate the prohibition or order of law; conflict with |
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counterbalance |
a factor having opposite effect |
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countermand |
revoke an order |
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procure |
obtain with care or effort |
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prodigious |
remarkably or impressively great |
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proscribe |
forbid especially by law; denounce or condemn |
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amphibian |
something that can operate on land and water |
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bionic |
having artificial body parts |
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biopsy |
an examination of tissue removed from a living body |
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a microorganism |
restore to life or consciousness |
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symbiosis |
interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association to advantage both |
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viable |
capable of working successfully |
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vitality |
state of being strong and active |
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vivacious |
attractively lively and animated |
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vivid |
producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind |
