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29 Cards in this Set
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Antipathy |
A strong dislike, hostile feeling |
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Asset |
Something of value; a resource; an advantage |
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Beset |
To attack from all sides; to surround, hem in; harrassed, troubled; studded |
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Compassion |
Sympathy for another's suffering; pity |
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Decorum |
Proper behavior, good taste; orderliness |
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Duress |
Compulsion by threat; forcible confinement |
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Exuberant |
High-spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained; excessive, abundant |
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Facsimile |
An exact copy |
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Imbibe |
To drink, to take in, absorb |
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Implacable |
Not to be satisfied or pacified, unyielding |
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Infinitesimal |
So small as to be almost immeasurable; minute |
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Innocuous |
Harmless, inoffensive; insignificant |
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Militate |
To have effect or force on or against someone or something, fight against |
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Patent |
Exclusive rights over an invention; copyright; to arrange or obtain such right; plain, open to view; copyrighted |
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Prowess |
Distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability |
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Sedate |
Quiet, settled, sober; to administer a tranquilizer |
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Stentorian |
Extremely loud |
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Stipulate |
To arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement |
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Ultimatum |
A final proposal or statement of conditions |
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Alacrity |
A cheerful readiness; brisk and eager action |
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Antithesis |
The direct opposite, a sharp contrast |
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Appall |
To fill with dismay or horror |
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Bellicose |
Warlike in manner or temperament; quarrelsome |
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Disparage |
To belittle, speak slightingly of; to undervalue |
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Dissonant |
Not in harmony; disagreeing, at odds |
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Droll |
Amusingly odd |
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Edict |
An order issued by someone in authority |
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Elucidate |
To clarify, explain |
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Laud |
To praise |
