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32 Cards in this Set
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ameliorate (v.) |
become better; make better. |
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conserve (v.) |
prevent from loss, waste. |
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detriment (n.) |
injury, damage, or something that causes it; disadvantage. |
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Exotic (adj.) (1 & 2) |
1. Introduced from another country. 2. Something unusual; strange. |
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Folly (n.) |
lack of good sense; foolish action. |
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Formerly (adv.) |
in an earlier period; previously. |
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former (adj.) |
preceding; previous. |
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harmony (n.) |
peaceable or friendly relations; agreement; tranquility. |
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harmonious (adj.) |
friendly; amicable. |
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ignore (v.) |
refuse to take notice of; disregard. |
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ignoramus (n.) |
ignorant, stupid person. |
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impediment (n.) |
something that hinders or obstructs; obstacle; hindrance. |
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impede (v.) |
interfere with or slow the progress of; hinder; obstruct. |
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indolent (adj.) |
lazy; disposed to avoid exertion; lethargic. |
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indolence (n.) |
idleness; laziness. |
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intact (adj.) |
untouched by anything that damages or diminishes; left complete; uninjured. |
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invalid (adj.) ('v) |
not valid; having no force or effect. |
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invalidate (v.) |
abolish; annul |
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invalid (n.) ('i) |
sickly or disabled person. |
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noncarcinogenic (adj.) |
not producing, or tending to produce, cancer. |
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parsimonious (adj.) |
stingy with money |
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parsimony (n.) |
stinginess |
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raze (v.) |
destroy utterly by tearing down; demolish; level to the ground. |
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reticent (adj.) |
inclined to be silent or secretive; uncommunicative. |
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reticence (n.) |
restraint in communicating |
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retire (v.) (1 & 2) |
1. withdraw from employment 2. go to bed |
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retort (v.) |
answer; reply sharply or angrily. |
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retort (n.) |
quick, witty, or sharp answer |
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subvert (v.) |
overturn or overthrow from the foundation; undermine. |
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subversion (n.) |
sabotage; undermining. |
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tractable (adj.) |
easily led, taught, or controlled. |
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tractability (n.) |
obedience |
