ADH Flashcards

(100 cards)

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effort

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an earnest or strenuous attempt

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challenge

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difficulty in a job or undertaking that is stimulating to one engaged in it

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focus

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a central point as of attraction attention or activity

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mindset

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a fix attitude disposition or mood

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perseverance

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Theology., continuance in a state of grace to the end, leading to eternal salvation.

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strategy

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a long-term plan or method for achieving a goal, often by setting priorities, determining actions, and mobilizing resources

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abate

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of something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative) become less intense or widespread.

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abnormal

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deviating from the normal, usual, or average

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abode

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a place of residence; a house or home.

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abrupt

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sudden and unexpected.

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acclaim

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praise enthusiastically and publicly.

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acrid

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having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell.

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affliction

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something that causes pain or suffering

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catastrophe

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an event causing great and usually sudden damage or suffering; a disaster.

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bewilder

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to be confused or befuddled

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dismantle

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to take apart, tear down

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exuberant

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full of unrestrained euthusiasm or joy

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fathom

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a unit of length equal to six feet (approximately 1.8 m), chiefly used in reference to the depth of water.

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grueling

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extremely tiring and demanding.

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homage

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special honor or respect shown publicly.

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illiterate

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unable to read or write.

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congested

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of a road or place) so crowded with traffic or people as to hinder freedom of movement.

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despondent

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in low spirits from loss of hope or courage

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vengeance

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punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong.

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vindictive
having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.
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simultaneously
at the same time.
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reprimand
a formal, severe rebuke for doing something wrong, often given by a person in authority
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yearn
have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one been separated from or that is unattainable.
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persist
continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or a course of action in spite of difficulty, opposition, or failure
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legitimate
conforming to the law or to rules
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lavish
sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious
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mirth
amusement, especially as expressed in laughter
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momentum
the quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity.
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melancholy
a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
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nomadic
living the life of a nomad; wandering.
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pique
a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight, especially to one's pride
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vista
a pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.
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recede
go or move back or further away from a previous position.
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retort
say something in answer to a remark or accusation, typically in a sharp, angry, or wittily incisive manner.
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snare
a trap for catching birds or animals, typically one having a noose of wire or cord.
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sullen
bad-tempered and uncommunicative, especially on account of resentment
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peevish
easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.
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patronize
. treat in a way that is apparently kind or helpful but that betrays a feeling of superiority.
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orthodox
. (of a person or their views, especially religious or political ones, or other beliefs or practices) conforming to what is generally or traditionally accepted as right or true; established and approved
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nomadic
living the life of a nomad; wandering.
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maul
(of an animal) wound (a person or animal) by scratching and tearing.
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murky
dark and gloomy, especially due to thick mist.
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quench
. satisfy (one's thirst) by drinking.
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sumptom
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vaccine
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spread
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perseverance
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epidemic
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virus
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aberration
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acquiesce
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ambiguous
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benevolent
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capricious
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diligent
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exasperate
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fallacy
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gregarious
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hubris
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indifferent
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juxtapose
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languid
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mendacious
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nefarious
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ostentatious
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perfidious
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quandary
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taciturn
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sagacious
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ubiquitous
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venerate
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winsome
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zealous
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Miniscule
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Navigate
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Obsolete
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