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30 Cards in this Set
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depreciate |
to lower in honor or esteem; to lower the price of estimated value |
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credentials |
something that gives a title to credit or confidence; certified documents showing that a person is entitled to credit or has a right to exercise official power |
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cynical |
having or showing the attitude or temper that shows a distrust of human nature and motives |
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revoke |
to annual by recalling or taking back; to bring or call back |
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pensive |
musingly or dreamingly thoughtful; suggestive of sad thoughtful; suggestive of sad thoughtfulness |
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suave |
smooth in texture, performance, or style |
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plausible |
appearing believable, credible, presumptive |
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despondent |
feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression |
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discretion |
power of free decision or latitude of choice within certain legal bounds; having or showing discernment or good judgement ability to make responsible decisions |
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providence |
divine guidance or care |
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abstemious |
moderate, spring (as in eating and drinking) characterized by abstinence and self discipline |
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dowdy |
poorly dressed, shabby; lacking smartness and good taste |
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satiate |
full; satisfied |
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heresy |
an opinion different from accepted belief; the denial of an idea that is generally held sacred |
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palpable |
capable of being touched or felt; easily seen, heard, or recognized |
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designate |
to indicate and set apart for a specific purpose, office, orderly; to point out the location of |
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dilemma |
a problem involving a difficult choice; a difficult or persistent problem |
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cryptic |
having a hidden or ambiguous meaning; to conceal; not recognized |
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convalescent |
a person who is recovering their heath or strength gradually after sickness or weakness |
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disreputable |
not held in esteem; not enjoying good repute |
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rift |
a clear space to interval; fissure; breach; estrangement |
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perseverance |
continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties; failure; or opposition |
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perception |
a mental image; awareness of the elements of environment through physical sensation |
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somber |
a dismal or depressing character; gloomy suggestions or ideas; shaded as to be dark or gloomy |
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profess |
to declare or admit openly or freely; to confess one’s faith in or allegiance |
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censurable |
deserving blame or correction |
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denization |
an inhabitant, resident; one who frequents a place |
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foist |
to impose by fraud; to pass off as worthy or genuine; to bring about by stealth, dishonestly, or coercion |
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perceptive |
having sympathetic insight or understanding, capable of keen appreciation |
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sear |
to make or become dry and withered; to char or scorch the surface of; to harden or make unfeeling; to patch; singe |
