Vocab unit 13 Flashcards

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1
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A strong dislike, hostile feeling

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Antipathy

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Capable of being applied; relevant, suitable

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Applicable

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3
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Something of value; a resource; an advantage

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Asset

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To attack from all sides; to surround, hem in; harassed, troubled; studded (as with jewels)

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Beset

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5
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Sympathy for another’s suffering; pity

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Compassion

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6
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Proper behavior, good taste; orderliness

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Decorum

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7
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Compulsion by threat; forcible confinement

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Duress

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high-spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained; excessive, abundant

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exuberant

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9
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An exact copy

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Facsimile

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10
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To drink; to take in, absorb

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Imbibe

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Not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding

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Implacable

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12
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So small as to be almost immeasurable; minute

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Infinitesimal

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13
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Harmless, inoffensive; insignificant

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Innocuous

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14
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To have effect or force on or against someone or something, fight against

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Militate

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15
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Exclusive rights over an invention; copyright; to arrange or obtain such rights; plain, open to view; copyrighted

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Patent

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16
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Distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability

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Prowess

17
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Quiet, settled, sober; to administer a tranquilizer

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Sedate

18
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Extremely loud

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Stentorian

19
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To arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement

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Stipulate