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20 Cards in this Set
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(n.) acuity
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sharpness (particularly of the mind or senses)
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(v.) delineate
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to portray, sketch, or describe in accurate and vivid detail; to represent pictorially.
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(adj.) depraved
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marked by evil and corruption, devoid of moral principles.
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(v.) enervate
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to weaken or lessen the mental, moral, or physical vigor of; enfeeble, hamstring
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(adj.) esoteric
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intended for or understood by only a select few, private, secret
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(adj.) fecund
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fruitful in offspring or vegetation; intellectually productive
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(n.) fiat
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an arbitrary order or decree; a command or act of will of consciousness.
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(n.) figment
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a fabrication of the mind; an arbitrary notion
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(v.) garner
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to acquire as the result of effort; to gather and store away, as for future use
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(v.) hallow
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to set apart as holy or sacred, sanctify, consecrate
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(n.) idiosyncrasy
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a peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify
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(n.) ignominy
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shame and disgrace
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(adj.) mundane
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earthly, worldly, relating to practical and material affairs; concerned with what is ordinary
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(n.) nuance
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a subtle or slight variation (as in color, meaning, quality), delicate graduation or shade of difference
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(adj.) overweening
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conceited, presumptuous; excessive, immoderate
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(n.) penchant
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a strong attraction or inclination
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(adj.) reputed
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according to reputation or general belief; having widespread acceptance and good reputation
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(n.) sophistry
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reasoning that seems plausible but is actually unsound; a fallacy
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(adj.) sumptuous
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costly, rich, magnificent
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(adj.) ubiquitous
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present or existing everywhere
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