#13 Definitions Flashcards

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a strong dislike, hostile feeling

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antipathy

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capable of being applied, relevant, suitable

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applicable

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something of value; a resource; an advantage

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asset

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to attack from all sides; to surround, hem in

harassed, troubled, studded (as with jewels)

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beset

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sympathy for another’s suffering; pity

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compassion

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proper behavior, good taste; orderliness

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decorum

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proper behavior, good taste; orderliness

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decorum

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compulsion by threat; forcible confinement

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duress

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high-spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained; excessive, abudant

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exuberant

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an exact copy

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facsimile

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to drink, to take in, absorb

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imbibe

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not to be satisfied or pacified; uyielding

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implacable

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so small as to be almost immeasurable; minutr

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infinitesimal

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harmless, inoffensive; insignificant

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innocuous

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to effect or force on or against someone or something, fight against

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militate

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to effect or force on or against someone or something, fight against

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militate

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exclusive rights over an invention; copyright
to arrange or obtain such rights
plain, open view to view, copyrighted

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patent

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distinguished bravery, superior skill or ability

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prowess

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quiet, settled, sober

to administer a tranquilizer

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sedate

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extremely loud

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stentorian

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to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement

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stipulate

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a final proposal or statement of conditions

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ultimatum