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21 Cards in this Set
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abrasive
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Harsh; rough
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abound
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To exist in great quantities or numbers
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abscond
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To put together, "to form"
(verb) To leave quickly and secretly and hide oneself |
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abhor
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To detest thoroughly
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abstemious
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Sparing or moderate, especially in eating and drinking
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discreet
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Showing tact, respect, and restraint in speech or behavior
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ascertain
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To find out something for certain
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discern
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To perceive; to detect differences
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infraction
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A violation, especially of a law
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infringe
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To go beyond set limits
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suffrage
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The right to vote or a vote itself
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superlative
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The highest; above the rest
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superfluous
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Beyond what is required; extra
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concise
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Saying or writing much in a few words
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herbicide
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A substance for killing plants, especially weeds
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precise
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Clearly expressed; exact; accurate in every detail
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analyze
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To look at something carefully by attention to its parts
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catalyst
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A force or person causing action, especially without being involved or changed by the consequences
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absolve
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To relieve of blame or obligation; to pardon a sin
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resolute
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Determined; unshakable
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resolve
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To make a firm decision about
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