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15 Cards in this Set
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Arid
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(adj)
extremely dry, parched; barren, unimaginative |
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Aromatic
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(adj)
having a smell which is sweet or spicy |
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Arrogant
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(adj)
acting superior to others |
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Arrogate
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(v)
to claim or demand unduly |
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Articulate
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(v; adj)
to utter clearly and distinctly; clear, distinct; expressed with clarity; skillful with words |
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Artifice
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(n)
skill in a craft |
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Ascetic
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(n; adj)
one who leads a simple life of self-denial; rigorously abstinent |
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Aseptic
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(adj)
germ free |
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Askance
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(adv)
a sideways glance of disapproval |
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Asperity
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(n)
harshness |
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Aspersion
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(n)
slanderous statement |
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Aspirant
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(n)
a person who goes after high goals |
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Assay
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(n)
to determine the quality of a substance |
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Assess
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(v)
to estimate the value of |
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Assiduous
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(adj)
carefully attentive; industrious |
