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30 Cards in this Set
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Machination |
An evil plan or design |
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Pejorative |
Having negative effect |
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Harbinger |
On omen or sign |
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Nubile |
Suitable for marriage |
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Sapient |
Wise, full of knowledge |
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Chimerical |
Imaginary |
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Masochist |
One who enjoys his or her own pain |
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Finesse |
Diplomacy, tact, artful management |
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Heterogeneous |
Different |
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Eclectic |
Choosing from various sources |
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Grandiose |
Impressive, showy |
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Raiment |
Clothing |
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Blanch |
To whiten |
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Hybrid |
Anything of mixed origin |
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Idiosyncrasy |
A peculiar personality trait |
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Idolatry |
Excessive or blind adoration |
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Defile |
To pollute or corrupt |
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Gratuitous |
Uncalled for |
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Onus |
A burden |
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Impious |
Disrespectful to God |
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Caveat |
A warning |
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Adulterate |
To make impure |
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Emanate |
To come dorth |
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Garish |
Tastelessly gaudy |
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Immuteable |
Unchangeable |
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Diadem |
A crown |
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Bucolic |
Pertaining to countryside |
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Redolent |
Having pleasant odor |
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Impecunious |
Without money |
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Sedition |
Rebellion against the government |
