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18 Cards in this Set
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subservient
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slavishly polite
The subservient student always made sure her work was done on time. |
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pert
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too forward or free in speech, saucy, bold
The pert girl was full of lively actions. |
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qualm
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a sudden feeling in the mind, uneasiness, misgivings
I don't have a qualm about you going to the party as long as there will be a parent present. |
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contempt
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disobedience to or open disrespect for the rules of a court of law.
They were found in contempt of court for fighting with the judge. |
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idiosyncrasy
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a personal peculiarity of taste, behavior, opinion
Ms. Kohler's computer has an idiosyncrasy in that it always freezes when you first try to print something. |
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precedent
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action that may serve as an example or reason for a later action.
That law decision set a precedent for all other cases like it. |
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superlative
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the highest kind, above all others
The boy did a superlative job in his science fair project, and he won first place. |
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subordinate
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lower in rank, lower in importance, person lower in rank.
The teacher would be a subordinate to the principal. |
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forewarned
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warn beforehand
The weather report forewarned us of the tornado. |
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affluence
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great abundance of material goods, wealth, riches.
Their affluence was shown by the fancy cars they drove and their huge mansion. |
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The ____________ of the horse was very fast.
gait or meander |
gait
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The stream will _____________ through the hilly country.
mirth or meander |
meander
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The kids showed great ____________ at the birthday party.
mirth or copious |
mirth
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If you didn't study for the test, it is probably ____________ that you will fail.
copious or inevitable |
inevitable
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There was a ___________ amount of food at the company picnic.
mirth or copious |
copious
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They were __________ when they learned their pet had died.
inconsolable or vivacious |
inconsolable
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Mr. Birkway would be described as a ___________ teacher.
vivacious or mirth |
vivacious
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The teacher did not appreciate the ___________ attitude of the student when he said he didn't study for the test.
mirth or frivolous |
frivolous
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