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50 Cards in this Set
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clairvoyant
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supernaturally perceptive, one who possesses extrasensory powers
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disreputable
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not respectable or esteemed
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exemplary
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worthy of imitation, serving as a model, commendable
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guile
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treacherous cunning, deceit
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itinerary
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a route of travel, a record of travel, a guidebook
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obnoxious
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highly offensive, arousing strong dislike
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placid
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calm, peaceful
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potent
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powerful, highly effective
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protrude
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to stick out, thrust forth
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superficial
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concerned with or understanding only what is on the surface, shallow
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acrid
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harsh in taste or odor, sharp in manner or temper
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callous
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unfeeling, emotionally hardened
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compunction
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remorse, regret
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elated
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overjoyed, in high spirits, extremely pleased
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indulgent
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giving into the wishes or demands of others
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irrelevant
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not to the point, inapplicable, impertinent
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platitude
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a commonplace saying, a stale or trite remark
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quiescent
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inactive, at rest
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tacit
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unspoken, implied, silent
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trenchant
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keen, forceful, distinctive, cutting, caustic
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applicable
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relevant, capable of being applied
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beset
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to attack from all sides, to surround, studded (jewels), harassed
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decorum
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proper behavior, good taste, orderliness
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exuberant
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high-spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained, excessive
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imbibe
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to take in, drink, absorb
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infinitesimal
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so small it is almost immeasurable, minute
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militate
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to have effect or force against something, fight against
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prowess
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distinguished bravery, superior skill
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stentorian
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extremely loud
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ultimatum
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a final proposal
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alleviate
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to relieve, make more bearable
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appall
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to fill with horror
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disparage
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to speak disrespectfully of, belittle, undervalue
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droll
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amusingly odd
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elucidate
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clarify, explain
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loll
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to act in a lazy manner, lounge
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magnanimous
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generous in forgiving
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nondescript
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ordinary, not outstanding
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rescind
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repeal, take back
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whet
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to sharpen, make keen or eager
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acclimate
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to adapt to a new climate
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complacent
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smug, self satisfied
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defamation
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slander or libel
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fracas
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a noisy quarrel or brawl
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pandemonium
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a wild uproar, commotion
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receptive
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open and responsive to ideas
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repress
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to hold back, to put down by force
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savory
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tasty; pungent or salty; inoffensive
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vehement
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intense, forceful
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zealous
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eager, devoted
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