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17 Cards in this Set
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Formidable |
difficult to undertake; arousing dread; inspiring awe |
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Ostensibly |
presumably; apparently but not necessarily true |
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Heuristic |
a rule of thumb, relating to a guide or technique for problem solving; an algorithm that usually, but not always, gives the correct answer |
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Tangible |
real or concrete; able to touch; possible to be treated as fact |
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Optimal |
most favorable or desirable |
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Squander |
to waste; to fail to take advantage of; to lose a chance for |
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Propensity |
an inclination do to something; a disposition to behave in a certain way |
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Ubiquitous |
seeming to be everywhere at once; omnipresent |
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Myriad |
consisting of very large, indefinite number; too numerous to be counted
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Parsimonious
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excessively frugal or sparing; unwilling to spend
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Reticent |
reluctant; restrained with one's thoughts; unwilling |
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Lethargic |
characterized by sluggishness and inactivity |
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Synonymous |
having the same or similar meaning |
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Plausible |
seemingly valid, likely, or acceptable; credible |
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Imperative |
important or urgent |
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Underutilize |
not use to the maximum potential; to underuse |
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Honing |
perfecting, sharpening, making more intense or effective |
