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15 Cards in this Set
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altruistic
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adj - unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others
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chicanery
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noun - 1 clever talk intended to mislead. 2 a dishonest argument. 3 trickery; deception
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dilettante
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noun - someone who has an interest in a subject, especially art, literature or science, but does not study it very seriously or in depth
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eclectic
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adj - selecting material or ideas from a wide range of sources or authorities
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impugn
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verb - to criticize or challenge
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impute
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verb - (usually impute something to someone or something) 1 to regard (something unfavourable or unwelcome) as being brought about by them. 2 to believe it to be caused by them or it; to attribute
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internecine
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adj - 1 said of a fight, war, etc: destructive and damaging to both sides. 2 involving or consisting of a conflict or struggle within a group or organization
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ostensible
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adj - said of reasons, etc: stated or claimed, but not necessarily true; apparent
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philistine
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adj - having no interest in or appreciation of art, literature, music, etc, and tending rather towards materialism.
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philologist
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noun - one who studies language, its history and development; linguist
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poignant
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adj - 1 painful to the feelings 2 deeply moving; full of pathos
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progenitor
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noun - 1 an ancestor, forebear or forefather. 2 the founder or originator of a movement, etc.
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shibboleth
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noun - 1 a common saying. 2 a slogan, catchphrase, custom or belief, especially if considered outdated. 3 a peculiarity of speech. 4 a use of a word, phrase or pronunciation that characterizes members of a particular group
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temerity
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noun - rashness or boldness; an unreasonable lack of fear
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wheedle
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verb - to coax or cajole someone; to persuade them by flattery
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