Set 81-100 Flashcards

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1
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wither

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to become weak, dry or lifeless

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2
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elicit

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to bring out, cause to happen

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3
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adulation

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excessive praise

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4
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stolid

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unemotional; not easily excited

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5
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indifferent

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having no preference

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dearth

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scarcity; limited supply

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7
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altruistic

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concerned for the welfare of others

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8
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vilify

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to speak ill of; to slander

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9
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furtive

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secretive, stealthy

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10
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dissent

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to disagree

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11
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mitigate

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to relieve, lessen, alleviate

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12
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advocate

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to speak in favor of; to support

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13
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cognizant

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having knowledge of; aware

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14
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miser

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a person who saves money excessively

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15
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revere

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to respect, admire

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16
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pacifist

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a person who favors peace

17
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incontrovertible

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indisputable, undeniable

18
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alacrity

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briskness; cheerful readiness

19
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garner

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to get; acquire; earn

20
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penury

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extreme poverty