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20 Cards in this Set
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accrue
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V
-to grow or accumulate over time -to happen as a natural result |
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annotation
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N
-a critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work |
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bedlam
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N
-a state or scene of uproar and confusion |
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covert
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ADJ
-hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret -sheltered, secluded N -a sheltered place, a hiding place |
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debonair
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ADJ
-pleasant, courteous, lighthearted -smooth and polished in manner and appearance |
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dun
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V
-to demand insistently, especially in payment of a debt N -a creditor ADJ -dark, dull, drab, dingy |
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efficacious
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ADJ
-effective, producing results |
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equanimity
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ADJ
-calmness, composure, refusal to panic |
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fortuitous
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ADJ
-accidental, occuring by happy chance |
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gist
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N
-the essential part, main point, or essence |
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gratuitous
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ADJ
-freely given -not called for by circumstances, unwarranted |
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imperious
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ADJ
-overbearing, arrogant -seeking to dominate -pressing, compelling |
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invective
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N
-a strong denunciation or condemnation -abusive language ADJ -abusive, vituperative |
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motley
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ADJ
-showign great variety -composed of different elements or many colors N -a jester's costume -a jester |
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munificent
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ADJ
-extremely generous, lavish |
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procrastinate
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V
-delay, put off until later |
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provocative
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ADJ
-tending to produce a strong feeling or response -arousing desire or appetite -irratating, annoying |
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recondite
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ADJ
-exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding |
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reprobate
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N
-a deprived, vicous, or unprincipled person, scoundrel ADJ -wicked, corrupt, or unprincipled V -to disapprove of, condemn |
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sedentary
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ADJ
-characterized by or calling for continued sitting -remaining in one place |
