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22 Cards in this Set
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apothegm
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pithy, compact saying
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apotheosis
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elevation to godhood; an ideal example of something
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apposite
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appropriate, fitting
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apprise
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inform
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appurtenances*
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subordinate possessions (like the estate and its appurtenances)
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apropos
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1. to the point and timely
2. with reference to, regarding |
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arcane
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secret, mysterious, known only to the initiated
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archetype
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prototype, primitive pattern
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argot*
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slang
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array
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1. marshal, draw up in order
2. clothe, adorn |
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arrears*
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being in debt (like being behind)
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arrhythmic
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lacking rhythm and regularity
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arroyo
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gully
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ascendancy
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controlling influence (not rise to power)
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aseptic
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preventing infection; having a cleansing effect
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askew
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crookedly, slanted, at an angle
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asperity*
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sharpness of temper
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aspersion
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slanderous remark (not just critical)
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aspirant
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seeker after position or status
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assay*
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analyze, evaluate
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assumption
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secondary def: taking over or taking possession of
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astigmatism
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eye defect that prevents proper focus
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