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50 Cards in this Set
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Emanating |
to come out from a source |
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Arduous |
very difficult |
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Euphonious |
having a pleasant sound |
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Ample |
having or providing enough ormore than enough of what is needed: quite large |
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Discordant |
harsh or unpleasant in sound : not agreeing : not in harmony |
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Harmonious |
having a pleasing mixture orcombination of notes: having parts that are related orcombined in a pleasing way: not experiencing disagreement orfighting |
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Console |
a flat surface that contains thecontrols for a machine, for a piece ofelectrical equipment, etc.: a cabinet for a stereo or televisionthat stands on the floor |
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Revered |
to have great respect for (someoneor something) : to show devotionand honor to (someone orsomething) |
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Mitigate |
to make (something) less severe,harmful, or painful |
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Reviled |
to speak about (someone orsomething) in a very critical orinsulting way |
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Tacit |
expressed or understood withoutbeing directly stated |
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Reclusive |
marked by withdrawal from society |
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Express |
said or given in a clear way: of a particular kind: traveling at high speed with fewstops |
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Ratification |
to make (a treaty, agreement, etc.)official by signing it or voting for it |
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Bleak |
not warm, friendly, cheerful, etc.: not hopeful or encouraging |
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Ineffectual |
not producing or able to producethe effect you want |
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Gaiety |
a happy and lively quality |
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Benevolence |
disposition to do good2 a : an act of kindness b : a generous gift3 : a compulsory levy by certainEnglish kings with no other authoritythan the claim of prerogative |
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Viscosity |
the quality or state of being viscous (thick or sticky. Not flowing easily) : the property of resistance to flow in a fluid or semifluid 3 : the ratio of the tangential frictional force per unit area to the velocity gradient perpendicular to the direction of flow of a liquid |
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Refinement |
the act or process of removingunwanted substances fromsomething : the act or process ofmaking something pure: the act or process of improvingsomething: an improved version of something |
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Magnanimity |
the quality of being magnanimous :loftiness of spirit enabling one to beartrouble calmly, to disdain meannessand pettiness, and to display a noblegenerosity2 : a magnanimous act |
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Multitude |
a great number of things or people: ordinary or common people as agroup |
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Array |
: to place (a group of things) in aparticular position so that they are in order or so that they lookattractive: to dress (someone, especiallyyourself) in fine clothing: to put (soldiers) in a place orposition so that they are ready toattack |
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Myriad |
very large number ofthings |
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Interminable |
having or seeming to have no end: continuing for a very long time |
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Plaintive |
expressing suffering or sadness :having a sad sound |
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Defection |
conscious abandonment of allegianceor duty |
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Cessation |
stopping of some action : apause or stop |
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Rhetoric |
language that is intended toinfluence people and that may not be honest or reasonable: the art or skill of speaking orwriting formally and effectivelyespecially as a way to persuade orinfluence people |
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Fervent |
felt very strongly : having orshowing very strong feelings |
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Heedlessness |
not paying careful attention |
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Zeal |
a strong feeling of interest and enthusiasm that makes someone very eager or determined to do something |
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Sedate |
slow and relaxed: quiet and peaceful |
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Lumber |
to move ponderously |
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Dexterous |
having or showing great skill orcleverness : showing dexterity |
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Implicit |
not affected by doubt |
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Adroit |
very clever or skillful |
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Cohesion |
a condition in which people orthings are closely united |
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Abiding |
continuing for a long time : notchanging |
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Protracted |
to prolong in time or space |
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Redouble |
to greatly increase the size oramount of |
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Tenuous |
not certain, definite, or strong :flimsy, weak, or uncertain: very thin |
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Demeanor |
a person's appearance andbehavior : the way someone seemsto be to other people |
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Propitiatory |
to make (someone) pleased or lessangry by giving or saying somethingdesired |
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Vilify |
: to say or write very harsh andcritical things about (someone orsomething) |
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Garner |
to collect or gather (something): to get or receive (somethingwanted or valued) |
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Scant |
very small in size or amount |
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Furtive |
done in a quiet and secret way toavoid being noticed |
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Copious |
very large in amount or number |
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Solvent |
able to pay debts |
