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11 Cards in this Set
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microbe
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n.
A small organism. A-5 |
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microcosm
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n.
A miniature world; something that resembles something else on a very small scale. (microcosmic,adj.) A-5 |
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minuscule
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adj.
Extremely small. A-5 |
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minutia
minutiae (plural) |
n.
A small or trivial detail. A-5 |
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attenuate
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v.
1. To make slaender or small. 2. To weaken; to reduce in force or value. A-5 |
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tenuous
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adj.
1. Thin in form. 2. Flimsy; having little substance or validity. (tenously,adv.) A-5 |
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satiate
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v.
To satisfy an appetite fully, to gratify to excess. (satiation,n.; satiety,n.) A-5 |
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comply
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v.
To do as one is ordered or asked. (compliance,n.; compliant,adj.) A-5 |
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implement
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n.
A tool or utensil. V. To carry out or put into effect. A-5 |
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replete
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adj.
1. Well-stocked. 2. Completely filled or satisfied. (repletion,n.; repletely,adv.) A-5 |
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expletive
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n.
An exclamation or oath, especially obscene. (expletory,adj.) A-5 |