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30 Cards in this Set
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foreboding |
feeling something bad will happen |
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affinity |
attraction to |
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altruistic |
generous |
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animosity |
dislike for |
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eclectic |
from various sources |
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enigma |
a puzzle |
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esoteric |
understood by a few people |
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misconception |
misunderstanding |
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flourish |
to grow vigorously |
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fortuitous |
occurring by chance |
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garner |
to gather |
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gratuitous |
given without obligation |
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incredulous |
full of disbelief |
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overtone |
having additional, usually unspoken meaning |
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tedious |
tiresome because of length; boring |
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tenacious |
persistent |
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taciturn |
not talkative; shy |
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aloof |
reserved in manner |
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austere |
stern; strict |
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cerebral |
relating to the brain; known for using intellect over institution |
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connoisseur |
an expert in art or taste |
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encroach |
to intrude upon |
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lament |
to feel or express sorrow |
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extradite |
to give up or deliver a criminal |
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impede |
to obstruct or interfere with; delay |
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delectable |
delicious |
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evade |
to escape or avoid by cleverness |
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efface |
to rub or wipe out; erase |
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anterior |
placed before or in front of |
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arduous |
difficult; strenuous |
