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12 Cards in this Set
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Palindrome
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Palindrome
(n) A word or phrase which reads the same backward and forward. |
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Exigent
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Exigent
(adj) 1. Calling for immediate attention; 2. Needing more than is reasonable. |
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Preponderant
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Preponderant
(adj) To outweigh; to be superior in amount, weight, etc. |
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Parry
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Parry
(v) To avoid; To ward off. |
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Brindled
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Brindled
(adj) Streaked or spotted with a darker color; said especially of animals' coats. |
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Fortitude
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Fortitude
(n) Firm courage; Strength. |
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Assuage
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Assuage
(v) To relieve; To ease; To make less severe. |
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Opprobrious
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Oppobrius
(adj) Abusive. |
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Arcane
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Arcane
(adj) Obscure; Secret; Mysterious. |
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Temerity
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Temerity
(n) Foolhardiness; Recklessness. |
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Recalcitrant
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Recalcitrant
(adj) Stubbornly rebellious. |
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Peccadillo
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Peccadillo
(n) A slight fault or offense. |
