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28 Cards in this Set
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Blitzkrieg |
Germán term for lightning war. |
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Presumptive |
Presumed in the absence of further information |
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Quintessential |
Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class. |
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Deftly |
Sense of doing something both skillfully and gently or effortlessly |
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Quagmire |
A soft boggy area of land that gives way to underfoot. An awkward, complex or hazardous situation. |
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Expunge |
Obliterate or remove completely something unwanted or unpleasant. |
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Caveat |
A warning or proviso of specific stipulations , conditions or limitations. |
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Pedantic |
Excessively concerned with minor details or rules. |
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Grunt |
Of an animal or a pig, make a low, short guttural sound. 2nd a low ranking soldier or unskilled worker. |
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Pertinent |
Relevant or applicable to a particular matter. |
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Forbearance |
Patient, self control, tolerance. 2nd - the action of refraining from exercising legal right. |
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Brash |
Self assertive in a rude, noisy or over bearing way. |
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Atone |
Make amends or reparation. |
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Plaudits |
Praise |
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Pang |
A sudden sharp pain or painful emotion. |
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Incumbent |
Necessary for someone as a duty or responsibility. 2nd - currently holding office. |
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Stifle |
Make someone unable to breathe properly, suffocate. 2nd - restrain or stop oneself acting on (an emotion) |
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Rile |
Make someone annoyed or irritated. 2nd- make water turbulent or muddy. |
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Exasperate |
Irritate intensely |
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Unfettered |
Not confined or restricted. |
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Clique |
A small close knit group of people who don't readily allow others to join them. |
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Satraps |
Any subordinate or local ruler. |
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Eulogize |
Praise highly in speech or writing |
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Malady |
A disease or ailment. 2nd a serious problem. |
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Gumption |
Shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness |
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Prerogative |
A right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class. |
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Seminal |
Strongly influencing later developments. |
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Infantilize |
Treat someone as a a child or in a way which denies their maturity in age or experience |
