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20 Cards in this Set
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antithesis
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the direct opposite
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ascend
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to move, climb, or go upward
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austere
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severe in manner or appearance, strict
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autonomous
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self-governing; independent
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banal
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devoid of freshness or originality
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benign
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having a kindly disposition; gracious
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capricious
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subject to, led by
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defamation
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false or unjustified injury of the good reputation of another
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esoteric
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understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest
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exacerbate
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to increase the severity, bitterness, or violence of (disease, ill feeling, etc.)
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extol
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to praise highly; laud
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fastidious
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excessively particular, critical, or demanding
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furtive
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taken, done, used
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gregarious
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fond of the company of others; sociable.
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innate
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existing in one from birth
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lethargic
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drowsy; sluggish.
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melancholy
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a gloomy state of mind,
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opaque
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not allowing light to pass through.
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prolific
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producing offspring
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tranquil
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from commotion or tumult; peaceful; quiet; calm
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