Set 21 Flashcards

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abject

A

(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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characterized by friendliness and absence of discord

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3
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animosity

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string hostility

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4
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aver

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state or assert to be the case

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5
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barrage

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bombard (someone) with questions, criticisms, complaints, etc.

an artificial barrier across a river or estuary to prevent flooding, aid irrigation or navigation, or to generate electricity by tidal power

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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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succeed in understanding, interpreting or identifying (something)

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dispense

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

manage without or get rid of

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9
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eloquent

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fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing

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10
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enthrall

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capture the fascinated attention of

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11
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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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13
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fortitude

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courage in pain or adversity

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14
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fortuitous

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happening by chance rather than intention / happening by a lucky chance; fortunate

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15
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goad

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

drive (an animal) with a spiked stick

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16
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imminent

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about to happen

17
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incontrovertible

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not able to be denied or disputed

18
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itinerant

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travelling from place to place

19
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magnanimous

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

20
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meritorious

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deserving reward or praise

21
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mutiny

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an open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers

22
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paradoxical

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seemingly absurd or self-contradictory

23
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perseverance

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persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

24
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render

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provide or give (a service, help, etc)

cause to be or become; make

represent or depict artistically

covertly send ( a foreign criminal or terrorist suspect) for interrogation abroad; subject to extraordinary rendition

melt down (fat) in order to clarify

cover (stone or brick) with a coat of plaster

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repertoire
a stock of plays, dances or items that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform a stock of skills or types of behavior that a person habitually uses
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resilient
(of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions (of a substance or object) able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed
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resolute
admirably purposeful, determined and unwavering
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supple
bending and moving easily and gracefully flexible
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valor
great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle