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26 Cards in this Set
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ABNORMAL
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Not average, typical, or usual; deviating from standard |
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ABYSS
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Deep, immeasurable space, gulf, or cavity; vast chasm. Anything profound, unfathomable, or infinite |
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ALLIANCE
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Formal agreement or treaty between tw.o or more nations to cooperate for specific purposes. Merging of efforts or interests of persons, families, states, or organizations. Marriage or relationship created by marriage between the families of the spouses
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ARTIFACT
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Any object made by human beings. Handmade object, or the remains of one, characteristic of an earlier time or cultural stage.
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CAPSIZE
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CARTOGRAPHY
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The production of maps |
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CATASTROPHE
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A sudden and widespread disaster. Any misfortune, mishap, or failure. A final event or conclusion, usually unfortunate; a disastrous end. |
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COLLEAGUE
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An associate, coworker, etc. |
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COMPRISE
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To include or contain. To consist of, be made of. To form or constitute. |
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CONTROVERSY
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Prolonged public dispute, debate, or contention. Contention, strife, or argument.
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DISHEARTEN
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To depress, the hope, courage, or spirits of; discourage. |
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EMPHASIZE
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To lay stress upon, to place importance on |
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FLAMMABLE
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Easily set on fire. |
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FRUITLESS
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Useless, unproductive, without results or success. |
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HOSTILE
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Of relating to, or characteristic of an enemy. Opposed in feeling, action, or character. Not friendly, warm, or generous. |
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IMPLICIT
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Implied, rather than expressly stated. Unquestioning, absolute. |
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INFLICT
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To impose as something that must be borne or suffered. To impose (anything unwelcome). To deal or deliver, as a blow.
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IRRATIONAL
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Without reason. Without normal mental clarity or sound judgment; Illogical |
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MAGNANIMOUS
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Generous in forgiving insult or injury. High-minded; noble.
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MISCELLANEOUS
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Consisting of members or elements of different kinds. Having various qualities, aspects, or subjects. |
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NOMINATE
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To propose for appointment/election to office. To appoint to a duty. To propose for an honor or award. |
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PREEMPTIVE
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A measure against something possible, anticipated, or feared; preventive; deterrent. |
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PREMIERE
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First public performance or showing of a play, opera, film, etc. |
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REMARKABLE
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Extraordinary, worthy of notice or attention. |
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UNCONVENTIONAL
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Not conforming or adhering to accepted standards, as of conduct or taste. |
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