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23 Cards in this Set
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Abundance |
a very large quantity of something |
the tropical island boasts an abundance of wildlife |
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Acquaintance |
knowledge or experience of something |
the pupils had little acquaintance with the language |
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Adage |
a proverb or short statement expressing a general truth. |
the old adage ‘out of sight out of mind |
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Akin |
of similar character |
something akin to gratitude overwhelmed her |
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Agitated |
Upset. Frustrated |
there's no point getting agitated |
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Adversarial |
involving or characterized by conflict or opposition. |
the adversarial nature of the two-party system |
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Anonymous |
of a person) not identified by name; of unknown name. |
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Ammunition |
considerations that can be used to support one's case in debate. |
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Ad hoc |
When necessary or needed |
the group was constituted ad hoc |
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Apprehensive |
anxious. Worried |
he felt apprehensive about going home |
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Aptitude |
a natural ability to do something |
children with an aptitude for painting and drawing |
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Array |
an ordered series or arrangement. |
several arrays of solar panels will help provide powe |
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Arrear |
money that is owed and should have been paid earlier. |
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Articulation |
the formation of clear and distinct sounds in speech |
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Assertive |
having or showing a confident and forceful personality |
the job may call for assertive behaviour |
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Better off |
in a more desirable or advantageous position, especially in financial terms |
the proposals would make her about £400 a year better off |
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Well off |
Wealthy / in a favourable situation or circumstances |
her family are quite well off /they were well off without her |
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Botanical |
relating to botany |
botanical specimens |
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Capsize |
Overturn. Turn over |
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Clog |
block or become blocked with an accumulation of thick, wet matter |
the gutters were clogged up with leaves |
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Concession |
a thing that is granted, especially in response to demands |
the government was unwilling to make any further concessions |
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Conformity |
compliance with standards, rules, or laws |
conformity to regulations |
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Confrontation |
a hostile or argumentative situation or meeting between opposing parties. |
a confrontation with the legislature |
