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20 Cards in this Set
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Antipathy
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(n) a strong dislike, hostile feeling
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Applicable
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(adj) capable of being applied; revelant, suitable
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Asset
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(n) something of value; a resource; an advantage
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Beset
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(v) to attack from all sides; to surround, hem in; harassed, troubled; studded (as with jewels)
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Compassion
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(n) sympathy for another's suffering; pity
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Decorum
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(n) proper behavior, good taste; orderliness
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Duress
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(n) compulsion by threat; forcible confinement
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Exuberant
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(adj) high-spirited, unthusiastic, unrestrained; excessive, abundant
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Facsimile
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(n) an exact copy
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Imbibe
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(v) to drink; to take in, absorb
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Implacable
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(adj) not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding
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Infinitesimal
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(adj) so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute
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Innocuous
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(adj) harmless, inoffensive; insignficant
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Militate
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(v) to have effect or force on or against someone or something, fight against
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Patent
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(n) exclusive rights over an invention; copyright; (v) to arrange or obtain such rights; (adj) plain, open to view; copyrighted
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Prowess
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(n) distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability
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Sedate
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(adj) quiet, settled, sober; (v) an administer a tranquilizer
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Stentorian
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(adj) extremely loud
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Stipulate
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(v) to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement
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Ultimatum
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(n)a final proposal or statement of conditions
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