Unit 13 Flashcards

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antipathy

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(n) a strong dislike

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2
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applicable

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(adj) capable of being applied

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3
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asset

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(n) something of value

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4
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beset

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(v) to attack from all side; to surrounf

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5
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compassion

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(n) sympathy for another`s suffering; pity

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6
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decorum

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(n) proper behavior, good taste

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7
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duress

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(n) compulsion by threat; forcible confinerment

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8
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exuberant

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(adj) high-spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained

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9
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facsimile

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(n) an exact copy

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10
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imbibe

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(v) to drink; to take in

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implacable

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(adj) not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding

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12
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infinitesimal

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(adj) so small as to be almost immeasurement

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13
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innocuous

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(adj) harmless, inoffensive

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14
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miliate

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(v) to have effect or force on or against someone

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15
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patent

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(n) exclusive right over an invention
(v) to arrange or obtain such rights
(adj) plain, open to view

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16
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prowess

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(n) distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability

17
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sedate

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(adj) quiet, settled, sober

(v) to administer a tranquilizer

18
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stentorian

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(adj) extremely loud

19
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stipulate

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(v) to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement

20
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ultimatum

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(n)a final proposal or statement of conditions