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18 Cards in this Set
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permanence
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noun-Fixed and lasting
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formidable
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Adj- 1. Very challenging 2. causing fear, apprehension, or dread: a formidable opponent. 3. of discouraging or awesome strength, size, difficulty, etc.; intimidating: a formidable problem
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morbid
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Adj- 1.Of, relating to, or caused by disease. 2. Characterized by preoccupation with unwholesome maters such as death or gruesome elements or dark matters.
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arid
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Adj- 1.Parched; dry. 2. Lifeless; dull.
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curt
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Adj- Rudely brief and abrupt: brusque.
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taut
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Adj- 1.Tight; not slack. 2. Strained; tense. 3. Trim; tidy.
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ominous
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Adj- 1.Being or pertaining to an evil omen; foreboding; portentous. 2. Menacing; threatening.
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oblivious
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Adj- 1.lacking all memory of something; forgetful. 2. Unaware or unmindful of something; lack of awareness.
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nebulous
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adj-- hazy, vague, indistinct, or confused: a nebulous recollection of the meeting; a nebulous distinction between pride and conceit. Cloud-like
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apprehensively
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adv-- uneasy or fearful about something that might happen: apprehensive for the safety of the mountain climbers
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illicitly
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adj—1. not legally permitted or authorized; unlicensed; unlawful; 2. disapproved of or not permitted for moral or ethical reasons
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cordially
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adv--courteous and gracious; friendly; warm: a cordial reception; He cordially declined the invitation to the party because he had previous plans.
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erratic
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adj-- Having no fixed or regular course; wandering; Lacking consistency, regularity, or uniformity: an erratic heartbeat.
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diminutive
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adj-- small; little; tiny: a diminutive building for a model-train layout
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auspicious
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adj-- promising success; propitious; opportune; favorable: Marked by success; prosperous. His auspicious plan helped him to gin the fame that he had wanted.
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quell
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Verb--to suppress; put an end to; extinguish: The troops quelled the rebellion quickly.
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inquisitive
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adj-- given to inquiry, research, or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious: an inquisitive mind.
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malignant
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adj--disposed to cause harm, suffering, or distress deliberately; feeling or showing ill will or hatred; very dangerous or harmful in influence or effect
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