SADLIER WORDS (A) Flashcards

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ADVERSE

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(adj.) unfavorable, negative; working against, hostile

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ASSAILANT

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(n.) a person who attacks violently (with blows or words)

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CONFRONT

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(v.) to meet face-to-face, especially as a challenge; to come to grips with.

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CONTEMPORAY

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(adj.) belonging to the same period of time as oneself (n.) a person of the same time.

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DECPIT

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(v.) to portray; to represent or show in the form of a picture.

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GROUNDLESS

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(adj.) without any good reason or cause, unjustified.

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HIPOCRITE

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(n.) a person who pretends to be what he or she is not or better than he or she really is; a two-faced person.

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MIMIC

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(n.) a person who does imitations (v.) to imitate; to make fun of.

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SERENE

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(adj.) peaceful, calm; free of emotional upset; clear and free of storm; majestic, grand.

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SHEEPISH

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(adj.) embarrassed; resembling a sheep in meekness, timid.

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