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66 Cards in this Set
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Inaudible |
Unhearable ADJ |
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Opaque |
Nontransparent ADJ |
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Reluctant |
Hesitant, unwilling, disinclined ADJ |
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Temperamental |
Moody, easily agitated, unpredictable ADJ |
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Insinuate |
Subtly suggest or hint VERB |
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Resolute |
Determined, resolved, steadfast ADJ |
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Suffice |
Be enough, be adequate VERB |
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Supposition |
Theory, unproved assumption NOUN |
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Sustain |
Uphold, support, maintain VERB |
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Delude |
Deceive, mislead VERB |
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Divulge |
Reveal, disclose VERB |
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Drought |
Prolonged lack of rain NOUN |
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Expendable |
Sacrificeable, consumable, replaceable ADJ |
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Inherit |
Receive from one's ancestors VERB |
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Mediocre |
Lacking quality, below average ADJ |
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Oversight |
Failure to notice something important NOUN |
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Lore |
Traditional knowledge or teachings NOUN |
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Omnipotent |
All-powerful ADJ |
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Penitent |
Sorry for one's sins, remorseful ADJ |
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Posthumously |
After one's death ADV |
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Prestigious |
Esteemed, honored, respected ADJ |
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Quench |
Put out, extinguish VERB |
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Redundant |
Repetitious, wordy ADJ |
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Sentimental |
Influenced by emotion ADJ |
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Simultaneous |
At the same time, concurrent ADJ |
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Solitary |
Companionless, lonely ADJ |
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Subtleties |
Distinctions that are not obvious NOUN |
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Verbal |
Pertaining to words ADJ |
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Benefactor |
Giver of aid, patron NOUN |
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Boisterous |
Rough, violent, turbulent ADJ |
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Cosmopolitan |
Worldly-wise, at home in any country ADJ |
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Elaborate |
Intricately designed ADJ |
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Vicinity |
Surrounding area NOUN |
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Endow |
Provide, furnish, supply VERB |
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Evade |
Stay clear of, avoid, sidestep VERB |
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Harass |
Repeatedly attack, afflict, vex VERB |
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Imperceptible |
Indiscernible, unnoticeable |
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Inert |
Inactive, immobile, motionless ADJ |
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Pinnacle |
Highest point, peak NOUN |
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Ravenous |
Extremely hungry ADJ |
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Remnant |
Remainder, remains NOUN |
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Uncouth |
Awkward, uncultured, ill-mannered ADJ |
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Volley |
Burst of weapon fire NOUN |
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Acute |
Intense, sharp, keen ADJ |
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Avid |
Extremely eager, enthusiastic ADJ |
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Balm |
Healing ointment NOUN |
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Chastisement |
Punishment, discipline NOUN |
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Chide |
Scold mildly, reprove VERB |
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Eloquent |
Vividly expressive, forceful ADJ |
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Eminent |
Esteemed, exalted ADJ |
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Modest |
Humble, reserved, unexaggerated ADJ |
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Nonchalant |
Unconcerned, indifferent, apathetic ADJ |
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Predicament |
And pleasant, trying, or dangerous situation NOUN |
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Recuperate |
Recover, get well VERB |
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Aloft |
In the air, height above the ground ADV |
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Aquatic |
Pertaining to water ADJ |
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Articulate |
Intelligible, understandable ADJ |
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Avert |
Prevent, avoid, forestall VERB |
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Compromise |
Reach an agreement by partially surrendering one's beliefs VERB |
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Content |
Satisfied, happy ADJ |
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Converge |
Come together, meet VERB |
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Buoyant |
Lighthearted, cheerful, hopeful ADJ |
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Dilemma |
Situation requiring a choice between two undesirable things NOUN |
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Eligible |
Meeting the set qualifications ADJ |
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Gridiron |
Football field NOUN |
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Humiliation |
Shame, chagrin, mortification NOUN |