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15 Cards in this Set
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MESMERIZE
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hypnotize, fascinate
SYNONYMS: spellbind, capivate, enthrall |
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MARTIAL
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warlike, military, pertaining to the armed forces
SYNONYMS: combative, militant, bellicose |
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EROTIC
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pertaining to or arousing love and desire
SYNONYMS: passionate, amatory |
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CUPIDITY
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greed
SYNONYMS: graspingness, possesiveness, avarice |
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PHILISTINE
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an uncultured, materialistic person who is indifferent or hostile to artistic and intellectual activities
SYNONYMS: materialistic, barbarian, boor |
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CATHOLIC
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broad-minded, universal
SYNONYMS: broad, comprehensive, unbiased |
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JEOPARDIZE
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put in danger
SYNONYMS: endanger, risk, imperil |
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PRECARIOUS
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unsafe, risky, insecure
SYNONYMS: uncertain, hazardous, perilous |
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FOIBLE
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minor or amusing fault or weakness
SYNONYMS: defect, flaw, infirmity |
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FORTE
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strong point
SYNONYMS: aptitude, talent |
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APATHETIC
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lacking feeling or interest, unconcerned
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EMPATHIZE
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identify withor fully understand another's feelings and thoughts
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ANTIPATHY
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strong dislike
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PATHOS
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quality of arousing pity or sadness
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PYSCHOPATH
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mentally ill or unstable person, especially one showing aggressive antisocial behavior
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