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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; relvant, 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; (adj., part.) 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, enthusiastic, 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; insignificant
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Millitate
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(v.) to have effect or force on or against somone or something, fight against
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Patent
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(n.) exclusive rights over an invetion; copright; (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.) to 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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