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16 Cards in this Set
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avid
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1. Having a strong desire for, to the point of greed.
2. Eager; enthusiastic. |
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brusque
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Abrupt in manner or speech; gruff.
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concise
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Short and to the point.
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demean
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To cause a lowering of self-esteem; to lower in reputation or character.
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despicable
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Deserving contempt or scorn.
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emulate
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To try to equal; to imitate.
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evoke
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1. To call forth; to produce.
2. To bring to mind, often by suggestion. |
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evocative
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Creating something again, especially throught the imagination.
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excruciating
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Very painful
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inaugurate
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1. To install in office with a formal ceremony.
2. To begin officially or mark the opening of. |
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pervade
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To spread throughout.
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proprietor
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An owner of a store or other business.
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pseudonym
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A fictitious name used by an author; a pen name.
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rebuff
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1. To reject bluntly.
2. To drive back. 3. A blunt rejection 4. An abrupt setback in progress. |
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resilient
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1. Capable of recovering quickly from misfortune.
2. Returning quickly to an original shape or condition. 3. The ability to recover. 4. The ability to spring back. |
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turbulent, turbulence
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1. Chaotic; unruly.
2. Stormy; tempestuous. 3. Great disturbance or agitation. 4. Rapid changes in wind speed and direction in the atmosphere. |
