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15 Cards in this Set
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astute
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clever and sharp-minded; showing a thorough and deep understanding (adjective)
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bias
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1. a strong leaning for or against something that is based on a personal preference or a set idea (noun)
2. to cause to look favorably or unfavorably on; to create a bias (verb) |
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compile
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1. to gather together and put in order (verb)
2. to create something by collecting materials from a variety of sources (verb) |
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destitute
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extremely poor; without basic necessities (adjective)
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enhance
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to make greater or heighten; to add in a way that improves (verb)
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extraneous
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not needed or not related to what is being considered or dealt with (adjective)
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fabricate
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1. to make or manufacture (verb)
2. to make up; to create something untrue (verb) |
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flaunt
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to show off (verb)
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heyday
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the time or greatest success or strength (noun)
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illegible
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impossible to read due to sloppy or faint writing or printing (adjective)
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intuition
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an understanding or knowledge or something without the use of reasoning (noun) "gut feeling"
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lush
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1. growing thickly or heavily (adjective)
2. luxurious (adjective) |
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renown
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fame;good reputation (noun)
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sedate
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calm, serious, and proper (adjective)
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vigil
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a period of watch, usually during a time when one would normally be asleep; the act of staying awake to watch over (noun)
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