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27 Cards in this Set
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Maximπ |
Adage |
Maxim- a short pithy statement expressing a general truth |
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Aphorism π |
Adage |
Aphroism- A pithy observation that contains general truth |
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Windfall π |
Bonanza |
Windfall- a piece of unexpected good fortune |
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Surly π |
Churlish |
Surly- bad tempered and unfriendly |
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Courteousπ |
Churlish |
Courteous- polite, respectful, considerate in manners. |
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Bulwark π |
Citadel |
Bulwark- a defensive wall |
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Bastion π |
Citadel |
Bastion- a fortified place |
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Edict (noun)π |
Decree |
Edict- an official order issued by someone in authority |
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Grating π |
Discordant |
Grating- sounding harsh and unpleasant |
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Shrillπ |
Discordant |
Shrill- high-pitched and piercing |
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Divergent π |
Discordant |
Divergent- contrasting, tending to be different |
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Conflicting π |
Discordant |
Conflicting- incompatible, contradictory |
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Atrophy π |
Evolve |
Atrophy- gradual loss of muscle or flesh usually because of disease or lack of use |
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Extractπ |
Excerpt |
Extract- remove or take out |
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Cast about for π |
Grope |
Cast about- search far and wide |
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Seasawπ |
Hover |
Seesaw- change rapidly and repeatedly from one position, situation, or condition to another and back again |
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Lingerπ |
Hover |
Linger- stay in a place longer than necessary |
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Straggler (noun) π |
Laggard |
Straggler- someone who strays or falls behind |
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Swift (adjective)π |
Laggard |
Swift- happening quick |
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Prompt (adjective) π |
Laggard |
Prompt- done without delay, immediate |
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Acclaim π |
Plaudits |
Acclaim- enthusiastic and public praise |
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Ridicule π |
Plaudits |
Ridicule- being mocked |
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Facilitate π |
Preclude |
Facilitate- to make easy or easier |
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Regress π |
Revert |
Regress- return to a former or less developed state |
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Groveling π |
Servile |
Groveling- lie or move utterly hopelessly on the ground with one's face downwards |
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Masterly π |
Servile |
Masterly- performed or performing in a very skillful and accomplished way |
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Concur π |
Wrangle |
Concur- Be of the same opinion, agree |