Knowsys Groups 16-20

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  1. wealthy
    affluent
  2. to pass on to others
    bequeath
  3. to leave to another in one's will
    bequeath
  4. the attempt to improve the well-being of those in need by donating money or aid
    philanthropy
  5. a wealthy and powerful businessperson
    tycoon
  6. one able to do skilled work with the hands
    artisan
  7. a person who accompanies younger people to ensure they behave properly
    chaperone
  8. a representative(as a verb= to assign)
    delegate
  9. a person who holds a high rank or position of honor
    dignitary
  10. an owner of a business
    proprietor
  11. soothing or mild
    balmy
  12. peaceful or calm
    serene
  13. friendly
    affable
  14. kind and gracious
    benign
  15. pleasant and agreeable
    congenial
  16. kind to other human beings or animals
    humane
  17. a harmonious relation
    rapport
  18. an enthusiastic reception or long and loud applause
    ovation
  19. to make easier
    facilitate
  20. the exchange of playful, teasing remarks
    banter
  21. a scraped or worn area
    abrasion
  22. a disaster
    calamity
  23. to destroy or demolish
    raze
  24. to slow down
    decelerate
  25. to select and remove weak or inferior members from
    cull
  26. to refrain from continuing something
    desist
  27. to discourage or prevent from taking action
    deter
  28. an impediment or blockade
    hindrance
  29. showing impatience because of restrictions or delays
    restive
  30. to thwart or make difficulties for
    stymie
  31. to attempt earnestly
    endeavor
  32. tireless
    indefatigable
  33. fertile or highly productive
    prolific
  34. to give up or give in to
    succumb
  35. to die
    succumb
  36. worn out
    haggard
  37. intensely eager or warm
    fervent
  38. lacking spirit or enthusiasm
    lackadaisical
  39. to become feeble, weak, or depressed
    languish
  40. to sprawl or droop
    loll
  41. liveliness of manner or appearance
    vivacity
  42. a remedy especially to the effects of a poison
    antidote
  43. to remove the water from
    dehydrate
  44. a sickness or unhealthy condition
    malady
  45. a rapidly spreading and usually fatal disease
    pestilence
  46. easily nauseated
    squeamish
  47. physical strength or courage to resist hardship, illness, or fatigue
    stamina
  48. extremely important
    crucial
  49. essential
    integral
  50. primary or superior in importance
    paramount
  51. necessary
    imperative

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 Knowsys Groups 16-20
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