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9 Cards in this Set
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Scrupulous
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adj. conscientious, extremely thorough
Syn: honorable or meticulous |
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Skeptic
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n. doubter; person who suspends judgment until the evidence supporting a point of view has been examined
Syn: cynic or pessimist |
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Substantiate
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v. establish by evidence, verify, support
Syn: affirm or corroborate |
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Superfluous
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adj. unnecessary, excessive, overabundant
Syn: lavish or profuse |
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Sycophant
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n. servile flatterer, bootlicker, yes-man
Syn: groopie or lackey |
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Transient
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adv. momentary, temporary, staying for a short time
Syn: insubstantial or momentary |
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Usurp
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v. seize another’s power or rank
Syn: displace or annex |
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Verbose
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adj. wordy
Syn: redundant or repetitive |
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Volatile
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adj. changeable, explosive, evaporating rapidly
Syn: capricious or erratic |
