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40 Cards in this Set
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aggrandize
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to make something seem greater
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exorbitance
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conditions of exceeding proper limits
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grandiose
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characterized by affected grandeur
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hyperbole
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an exaggerated statement
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intemperate
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not temperate
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obsess
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to preoccupy the mind excessively
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opulence
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the state of displaying great wealth
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profligate
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recklessly wasteful or extravagant
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satiate
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to gratify to excess
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superfluous
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beyond what is sufficient
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affinity
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natural attraction
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animosity
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active hatred
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antipathy
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a strong feeling of dislike or distaste
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ardent
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marked by warmth of emotion or desire
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contemptable
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deserving of dislike or disrespect
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disdain
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to consider or reject as unworthy
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enamored
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inspired with love; charmed; captivated
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estrange
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to destroy the affection of
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penchant
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a definite and habitual liking
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repugnance
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a feeling of strong dislike or distaste
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antecedent
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someone or something hat precedes or goes before
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ensue
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to follow as consequence or result
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ephemeral
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lasting a very brief time
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imminent
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about to occur
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interim
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a period of time between two events or periods of time
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interminable
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lasting or seeming to last forever
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perennial
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lasting an indefinately long time
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precipitate
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acting or done hastily or impulsively, without proper consideration
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provisional
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provided for the time being
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retrospective
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looking back on or directed toward the past
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capitulate
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to surrender under specified conditions
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condescend
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to agree to do something one regards as below one's rank or dignity
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deference
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courteous respect
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grovel
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to behave in a demeaning or self-abasing manner
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lackey
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a follower who behaves in the manner of a servant
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predominate
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to have greater authority, power, or influence
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slavish
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characteristic of a slave
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subjunction
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the act of bringing under rule or dominion
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supercilious
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proudly scornful
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sycophant
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one who seeks favor or advancement through flattering important people
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