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39 Cards in this Set
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preemptive
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taken as a measure against something anticipated or feared; preventive
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decimated
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almost destroy something
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gratuitous
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unearned; unnecessary or unjustified
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dividend
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something good or desirable that is gained as a bonus along with something else
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dour
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severe or gloomy
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envisaged
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foresee something
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unconscionable
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not restrained by conscience; beyond reason
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plethora
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large or excessive amount or number
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dissipated
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lost through squandering; to disperse
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lapel
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either of the two folded-back front edges of a jacket that are continuous with the collar
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debilitate
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make somebody or something weak
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pallid
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having an unhealthy pale complexion
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miscarriage
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the mishandling or failure of something such as a plan or project
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wield
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to have and be able to use something
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petered
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to diminish gradually and come to an end
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ire
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anger, wrath
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litany
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a long and repetitious list of things such as complaints or problems
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forlornly
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lonely and miserable, as though deserted or abandoned
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sodden
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extremely wet and heavy with retained moisture
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fumigated
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to treat something with fumes, especially to kill microorganisms or pests
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helm
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a position of leadership or control with an organization, country, or endeavor
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qualms
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a sudden feeling of sickness or uneasiness
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miserly
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contemptibly insufficient or inadequate
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diminutive
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very small or much smaller than is usual
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desecrate
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to damage something that is held dear or revered
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repugnant
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arousing disgust or aversion
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amplify
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to become louder, or make a sound become louder
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tussled
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to have a vigorous physical or verbal struggle with somebody
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grapple
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to seize and hold; to struggle
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gnash
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to grind or strike together
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respective
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relating to two or more things regarded individually; particular
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inconspicuous
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not readily noticeable
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accost
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to approach and stop somebody in order to speak to that person, especially in an aggressive, insistent, or suggestive way
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confer
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to discuss something with somebody
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epitome
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a perfect example
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idyllic
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simple and carefree
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altercation
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a vehement quarrel
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loping
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run in long easy strides
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aloft
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upward, high up, or in a higher position
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