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15 Cards in this Set
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Factious - Adj |
Causing disagreement |
S: alienated, belligent, contending A: agreeing, cooperating |
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Ignoble - Adj |
Dishonorable; shameful |
S: abject, base, baseborn A: dignified, grand |
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Boor - N |
Rude or impolite person |
S: barbarian, bear, boob A: gentleman, charmer |
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Aegis - N |
Shield; protection |
S: auspices, patronage, sponsorship |
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Perspicacity - N |
Keenness of judgement |
S: acumen, discernment, discrimination |
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Fervent - Adj |
Eager; earnest |
S: ardent, devout, earnest A: apathetic,calm |
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Rectify - V |
To correct; to make right |
S: amend, fix, improve A: corrupt, harm |
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Enervate - v |
To weaken |
S: debilitate, devitalize, disable A: aid, assist |
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Besiege - v |
To overwhelm; to surround and attack |
S: beleaguer, beset, blockade A: let go, leave alone |
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Ephemeral - Adj |
Lasting only a brief time; short lived |
S: fleeting, short-lived, transitory A: enduring, lasting |
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Alturism - N |
A concern for others; generosity |
S: benelevance, humanitarianism, vindness A: meanness |
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Carrion - N |
Decaying flesh |
S: body, corpse, remains |
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Erotic - Adj |
Pertaining to sexual love |
S: amorous, bawdy, carnal A: chaste, clean |
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Amorphous - Adj |
Shapeless, formless, vauge |
S: nebulous, vauge, baggy A: define, distinct |
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Opulent - adj |
Rich, luxurious; wealthy |
S: deluxe, extravegant, lavish A: economical, poor |
