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20 Cards in this Set
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irrefutable
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adj. cannot be disproved.
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irrelevant
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adj. not to the point; not relating to the subject.
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jargon
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n. the specialized vocabulary of members of a group.
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judicious
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adj. wise; careful; showing sound judgement, prudent.
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kindle
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v. to ignite; to arouse or inspire; to catch fire; to become aroused.
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labyrinth
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n. a maze; a complicated, perplexing arrangement or course of affairs.
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lackluster
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adj. lacking brightness; dull; lacking liveliness, vitality or enthusiasm.
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laconic
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adj. brief or terse in speech; using few words.
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lampoon
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n. strong, satirical writing, usually attacking or ridiculing someone.
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lassitude
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n. state or feeling of being tired and listless; weariness.
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latent
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adj. present but invisible or inactive; lying hidden and undeveloped.
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laudable
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adj. worthy of praise. (The related verb "laud" means "to praise.")
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lethargic
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adj. drowsy; dull; sluggish; indifferent.
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levity
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adj. lightness; lack of seriousness; fickleness.
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listless
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adj. indifferent; marked by a lack of energy or enthusiasm.
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lucid
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adj. easily understood; rational; clear; clear-minded.
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malicious
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adj. spiteful; intentionally mischievous or harmful. (The nound form "malice" means "active ill will" or "spite.")
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marred
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injured; spoiled; damaged; disfigured.
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meager
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adj. thin; lean; of poor quality or small amount.
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meandering
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adj. winding back and forth; rambling.
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