Vocabulary Flashcards

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Assurance

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(n.) pledge; freedom from doubt, self-confidence

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Asylum

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(n.) An institution for the care of children, elderly people, etc,; a place of safety

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Dwindle

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(v.) To lessen, diminish

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Institute

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(v.) to set up, establish; (n.) an organization for the promotion of learning

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Liability

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(n.) A debt; something disadvantageous

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Preposterous

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(Adj.) Ridiculous, senseless

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Pugnacious

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(adj.) Quarrelsome, fond of fighting

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Rejuvenate

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(v.) To make young again; to make like new

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Sparse

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(adj.) Meager, scant; scattered

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Sterling

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(adj.) Genuine, excellent; made of silver of standard fineness.