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15 Cards in this Set
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avid
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adj. 1. Having a strong desire for, to the point of greed
2. Eager;enthusiastic |
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brusque
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adj. 1. abrupt in manner or speech; gruff
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concise
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adj. Short and to the point
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demean
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v. To cause a lowering of self-esteem; to lower in reputation or character
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despicable
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adj. Deserving contempt or scorn
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emulate
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v. to try to equal; to imitate
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evoke
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v. 1. To call forth; to produce
2. To bring to mind, often by suggestion |
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excruciating
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adj. very painful
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inaugurate
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v. 1. To install in office with a formal ceremony
2. To begin officially or mark the opening of. |
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pervade
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v. To spread throughout
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proprietor
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n. An owner of a store or business
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pseudonym
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n. a fictitious name used by an author; a pen name
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rebuff
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v. 1. To reject bluntly
2. To drive back n. 1. A blunt rejection 2. An abrupt setback in progress |
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resilient
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adj. 1. Capable of recovering quickly from misfortune.
2. Returning quickly to an original shape or condition |
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turbulent
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adj. 1. Chaotic; unruly
2. Stormy; tempestuous |
