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20 Cards in this Set
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antipathy
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n- a strong dislike, hostile feeling
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applicable
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adj- capable of being applied; relevant, suitable
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asset
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n- something of value; a resourcec; an advantage
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beset
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v- to attack from all sides; to surround, hem in; (part)- harassed, troublied; studded
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compassion
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n- sympathy for another;s suffering; pity
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decorum
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n- proper behavior, good taste; orderliness
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duress
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n- compulsion by threat; forcible confinement
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exuberant
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adj- high-spirited, enthusiastic, unestrainjed; excessive, abundant
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facsimile
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n- an exact copy
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imbibe
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v- to drink; to take in, absorb
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implacable
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adj- not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding
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infinitesimal
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adj- so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute
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innocuous
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adj- harmless, inoffensive; insignificant
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militate
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v- to have effect or force on or against someone or something
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patent
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n- exclusive rights over an invention; copyright
v- to arrange or obtain such rights adj- plain, open to view; copyrighted |
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prowess
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n- distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability
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sedate
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adj- quiet, settled, sober
v- to administer a tranquilizer |
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stentorian
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adj- extremely loud
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stipulate
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v- to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement
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ultimatum
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n- a final proposal or statement of conditions
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