Group 14 Flashcards

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Ameliorate

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To make or better. To improve

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Adversary

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One who offers opposition. An enemy or for

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Bane

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Ruin. A deadly poison. Something or someone that causes death. Destruction or ruin.

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Catastrophic

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Of resulting in. Or relating to a catastrophe. Extremely harmful. Bringing substantial ruin

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Demise

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The ending of existence or activity death cessation. Downfall

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Sure

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Causing fear suffering or dread. Warning of trouble

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Exacerbate

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To make more severe or violent. To aggravate or exasperate

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Facile

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Done with ease. Done without due or effort. Superficial

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Forbidding

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Threatening. Frightening. Hostile

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Futile

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Useless. Unproductive. Having no result. Frivolous

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Haven

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A place of shelter. Safety or sanctuary. A harbor or port

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Interloper

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One who intruded on the privacy. Place or activity of another without permission. A meddler

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Jeopardize

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To expose to risk. Imperil. To put In jeopardy

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Onerous

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Difficult to bear. Oppressive. Burdensome

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Opportunist

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A perso who takes advantage of an opportunity without regard for principles or consequences usually for personal beef it

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Perilous

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Hazardous. Dangerous. Full of peril

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Plight

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A situation usually one that is unfortunate. Unpleasant or trying

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Propitious

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Presenting advantages circumstances indicative of success

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Proponent

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An advocate. A person who supports a cause

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Tribulation

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Great affliction. Trial or suffering