Card 41
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aspire
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Definition: 1) to direct one's hopes or ambitions toward achieving something, 2) rise high; tower
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Card 42
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assuage
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Definition: to make less severe, to lessen the intensity
Card 43
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astute
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Definition: having or showing an ability to notice and understand things clearly, mentally sharp or clever
Card 44
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at a stretch
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Definition: 1) in one continuous period, 2) only with difficulty or in extreme circumstances
Card 45
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attorney
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Definition: (UK) a person, typically a lawyer, appointed to act for another in business or legal matters, (US) any qualified lawyer
Card 46
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auspicious
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Definition: showing or suggesting that future success is likely
Card 47
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austere
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Definition: 1) severe or strict in manner or attitude, 2) (of living conditions or a way of life) having no comforts or luxuries, 3) having a plain and unadorned appearance
Card 48
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avail
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Definition: to be of use or value
Card 49
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avail oneself of
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Definition: use or take advantage of (an opportunity or available resource)
Card 50
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awry
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Definition: away from the usual or expected course
Card 51
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barrister
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Definition: (UK) a person called to the bar and entitled to practise as an advocate, particularly in the higher courts
Card 52
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be/feel under the weather
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Definition: feeling ill
Card 53
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beg the question
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Definition: 1) (of a fact or action) to raise a point that has not been dealt with; invite an obvious question, 2) to assume the truth of an argument or proposition to be proved, without arguing it
Card 54
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benign
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Definition: of a gentle disposition, showing kindness and gentleness
Card 55
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bigotry
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Definition: 1) intolerance toward those who hold different opinions from oneself, 2) having and expressing strong, unreasonable beliefs and disliking other people who have different beliefs or a different way of life
Card 56
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bipartisan
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Definition: of or involving the agreement or cooperation of two political parties that usually oppose each other's policies
Card 57
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bleak
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Definition: empty, not welcoming or attractive, cold and unpleasant, little or no hope for the future
Card 58
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blithely
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Definition: 1) in a way that shows a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper, 2) in a happy or carefree manner
Card 59
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blue-collar
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Definition: relating to manual work or workers, particularly in industry
Card 60
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blueprint
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Definition: 1) a design plan, a detailed drawing, 2) a model, plan or template
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