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25 Cards in this Set
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Concise |
Adj. Expressing much in few words |
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Inhibit |
V. To hold back;to restrain |
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Wary |
Adj. On guard, cautious, watchful |
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Reclusive |
Adj. Seeking or preferring isolation |
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Accord |
N. Agreement |
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Pervasive |
Adj. Spread throughout |
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Encompass |
V. To enclose; to include |
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Hinder |
V. To be or get in the way of |
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Smug |
Adj. Self-satisfied (especially in a mocking way) |
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Concede |
V. To admit something is true, often reluctantly |
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Frivolous |
Adj. Unworthy of serious attention, unimportant |
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Emulate |
V. To equal through imitation |
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Wistful |
Adj. Full of sad desire |
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Innate |
Adj. Inborn |
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Earnest |
Adj. Showing deep sincerity or seriousness |
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Duplicity |
N. Deception, deceit |
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Expedite |
V. To speed the progress of |
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Obfuscate |
V. To confuse or make obscure |
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Prosaic |
Adj. Lacking in imagination; dull |
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Revoke |
V. To void by recalling, reversing, or withdrawing |
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Renounce |
V. To reject, disown, or formally give up |
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Steadfast |
Adj. Determined; firm and dependable |
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Cacophony |
N. Jarring, disagreeable sound |
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Therapeutic |
Adj. Having healing powers |
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Cantankerous |
Adj. Ill-tempered |