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60 Cards in this Set
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anarchist
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Phrase 1: anarchy in the USA
Defintion: one who advocates no law |
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clemency
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Phrase1: show clemency to prisoners
Defintion: being lenient; mildness |
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diffuse
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Phrase1: diffusion of gas
Defintion: spread wildly |
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erudite
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Phrase1: erudite professor
Defintion: learned: scholarly |
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heed
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Phrase1: heed my warning
Defintion: pay attention; to consider |
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insularity
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Phrase1: insularity of the islanders
Defintion: narrowmindedness; isolation |
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nullify
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Phrase1: nullify the contract
Defintion: to make invalid |
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profusion
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Phrase1: apologized profusely
Defintion: overabundace; lavish expenditure; excess |
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saturate
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Phrase1: saturate the sponge
Defintion: soak thoroughly |
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trifling
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Phrase1: a trifling matter
Defintion: trivial; unimportant |
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anecdote
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Phrase 1: speech began with an anecdote
Defintion: a short account of an incident (often amusing) |
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Coercion
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Phrase1: they coerced him to confess
Defintion: use of force to get compliance |
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digression
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Phase1: one of the teacher's diggressions
Defintion: wandering away form subject |
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esoteric
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Phrase1: esoteric theory
Defintion: hard to understand |
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heresy
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Phrase1: Galileo was tried for heresy
Defintion: opinion contrary to popular belief 9or religion) |
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insuperable
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Phrase1: insuperable barrier
Defintion: insurmountable; unbeatable |
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nurture
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Phrase1: nurture the children
Defintion: nourish;educate; foster |
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proliferation
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Phrase1: proliferation of gang violence
Defintion: rapid growth; spread; multiplication |
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savory
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Phrase1: savory meal
Defintion: tasty; pleasing, attractive or agreeable |
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trite
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Phrase1: trite conversation in movies
Defintion: hackneyed; commonplace |
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antagonistic
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Phrase1: antagonistic antagonist
Defintion: acting in opposition; hostile |
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compile
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Phrase1: compile data
Defintion: to gather together |
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diligence
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Phrase1: work with diligence
Defintion: steadiness of effort |
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eulogy
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Phrase1: eulogy for the heroes
Defintion: expression of praise(often in funerals) |
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homogeneous
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Phrase1: homogeneous population
Defintion: of the same kind |
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integrity
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PHrase1: honesty and integrity
Defintion: uprightness; wholeness |
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obdurate
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Phrase1: obdurate in his refusal
Defintion: stubborn |
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prolific
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Phrase1: prolific writer
Defintion: abundantly fruitful |
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scanty
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Phrase1: scanty supply of food
Defintion: meager; insufficient |
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truncate
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Phrase1: truncate the number
Defintion: cut the top off |
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antidote
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Phrase1: antidote for the poison
Defintion: a medicine that counteracts poison |
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complacent
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Phrase1: complacent look
Defintion: self satisfied |
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diminution
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Phrase1: diminution of value
Defintion: lessening; reduction |
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euphemism
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Phrase1: euphemism for 'dead'
Defintion: mild expression for harsh one |
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hyperbole
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Phrase1: hyperbole in poems
Defintion: expaggeration; overstatement |
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intervene
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Phrase1: intervene in the dispute
Defintion: come between |
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objective
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Phrase1: objective opinion
Defintion: not influenced by emotions; fair |
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propriety
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Phrase1: behave with propriety
Defintion: fitness; correct conduct |
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scrupulous
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Phrase1: scrupulous worker
Defintion: conscientious; extremely thorough |
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turbulence
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Phrase1: plane experienced some turbulence
Defintion: state of violent agitation |
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Antiquated
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Phrase1: antipuated antiques
Defintion: old fashioned; old |
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compliance
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Phrase1: compliance iwth the school rules
Defintion: conformity to requirements |
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discerning
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Phrase1: discerning professor
Defintion: mentally quick and observant; having insight |
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evanescent
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Phrase1: evanescent pleasure
Defintion: fleetin; vanishing |
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hypocritical
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Phrase1: hypocritical church members
Defintion: pretending to be virtuous |
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intimidate
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Phrase1: the bully intimidated the kids
Defintion: frighten |
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obliterate
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Phrase1: obliterate the enemy forces
Defintion: destroy completely |
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protract
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Phrase1: protract the discussion
Defintion: prolong |
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scrutinixe
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Phrase1: teacher scrutinized every detail
Defintion: examine closely and critically |
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turmoil
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Phrase1: political turmoil
Defintion: great commotion and confusion |
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Antiquated
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Phrase1: antipuated antiques
Defintion: old fashioned; old |
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compliance
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Phrase1: compliance iwth the school rules
Defintion: conformity to requirements |
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discerning
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Phrase1: discerning professor
Defintion: mentally quick and observant; having insight |
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evanescent
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Phrase1: evanescent pleasure
Defintion: fleetin; vanishing |
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hypocritical
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Phrase1: hypocritical church members
Defintion: pretending to be virtuous |
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intimidate
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Phrase1: the bully intimidated the kids
Defintion: frighten |
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obliterate
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Phrase1: obliterate the enemy forces
Defintion: destroy completely |
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protract
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Phrase1: protract the discussion
Defintion: prolong |
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scrutinixe
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Phrase1: teacher scrutinized every detail
Defintion: examine closely and critically |
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turmoil
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Phrase1: political turmoil
Defintion: great commotion and confusion |
