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20 Cards in this Set
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Epithet
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Term used to give a characteristic to thing being described
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Evasive
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Avoiding commitment; directed toward avoidance or escape
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Evoke
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To call forth or imagine
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Perpetuate
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Make something continue indefinitely
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Foreshadow
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Future warning or indication
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Infer
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To conclude from evidence and reasoning
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Laudable
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Deserving praise and commendation for an action
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Lucid
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Expressed clearly; easy to understand. Ability to think clearly
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Scrutinize
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To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly; criticize
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Symposium
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Conference or meeting to discuss a specific subject
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Affluent
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Having a lot of money; wealthy
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Banter
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Friendly exchange of teasing remarks
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Novice
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Beginner; inexperienced in a field or situation
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Brevity
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Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech
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Connotation
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Personal definition of a word along with its emotional thoughts
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Embellish
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To make something more attractive by adding decorative details or features
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Imbibe
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To absorb ideas of knowledge; to drink
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Nostalgic
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Sentimental longing of the past
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Stipend
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Fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance
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Reiterate
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Say something repeatedly for emphasis and clarity
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