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26 Cards in this Set

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Diligent
[adjective] having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties
Hinge on
[verb] depend entirely on
Reckless
[adjective] heedless of danger or the consequences of one's actions; rash or impetuous
Heedless
[adjective] showing a reckless lack of care or attention
Exalt
[verb] think or speak very highly of (someone or something)
By no means
not at all; certainly not
Stymie
[v] prevent or hinder the progress of
Intricate
[adj] very complicated or detailed
Congruous
[adj] in agreement or harmony
<opposite> incongruous
Paucity
[n] the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities or amounts
Facet
[n] 1. one side of something many-sided, especially of a cut gem
2. a particular aspect or feature of something
Bare
[adj] (of a person or part of the body) not clothed or covered
Contrive
[v] create or bring about (an object or a situation) by deliberate use of skill and artifice
([adj] contrived)
Untenable
[adj] (especially of a position or view) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection
Tarnish
[v] make or become less valuable or respected
Surmount
[v] overcome (a difficulty or obstacle)
[adj] surmountable
<opposite> insurmountable
Luminous
[adj] giving off light; bright or shining
Ravage
[v] cause severe and extensive damage to
[n] the destructive effects of something
Appall
[v] greatly dismay or horrify
Dismay
[v] cause (someone) to feel concern and distress
[n] concern and distress caused by something unexpected
Revel in
[v] gain great pleasure from (a situation)
Armament
[n] military weapons and equipment
Fidelity
[n] 1. faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support
2. the degree of exactness with which something is copied or reproduced
Electorate
[n] all the people in a country or area who are entitled to vote in an election
Monolithic
[adj] (of an organization or system) large, powerful, indivisible, and slow to change
be inured to
[v] accustom (someone) to something, especially something unpleasant