21 Flashcards

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abject

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(of something bad) experienced or present to the maximum degree; (of a person or their behavior) completely without pride or dignity; self-abasing

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amicable

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(of relations between people) having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor

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animosity

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strong hostility

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aver

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state or assert to be the case

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barrage

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bombard (someone) with something

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cathartic

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providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions; causing catharsis

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decipher

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convert (a text written in code, or a coded signal) into normal language

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delusion

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a false belief or judgment about external reality, held despite incontrovertible evidence to the contrary, occurring especially in mental conditions

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dispense

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distribute or provide (a service or information) to a number of people

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eloquent

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fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; clearly expressing or indicating something

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enthrall

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capture the fascinated attention of

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eradicate

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destroy completely; put an end to

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fledgling

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a person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped

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fortitude

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courage in pain or adversity

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fortuitous

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happening by accident or chance rather than design; happening by a lucky chance; fortunate

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goad

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provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate some action or reaction

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imminent

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about to happen

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incontrovertible

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not able to be denied or disputed

19
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itinerant

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traveling from place to place

20
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magnanimous

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generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person

21
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meritorious

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deserving reward or praise

22
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mutiny

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refuse to obey the orders of a person in authority

23
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paradoxical

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seemingly absurd or self-contradictory

24
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perseverance

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persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

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render

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provide or give (a service, help, etc.); cause to be or become; make

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repertoire

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a stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform

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resilient

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(of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions

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resolute

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admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering

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supple

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bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible

30
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valor

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great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle