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90 Cards in this Set
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tedious
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adj; long and tiresome
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admonish
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vb; to caution, advise or counsel against something
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facilitate
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vb; to make easier or less difficult
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insidious
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adj; operating or proceeding in an inconspicuous or seemingly harmless way but actually with grave effect
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despotism
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noun; absolute power or control
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quixotic
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adj; exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical
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expedite
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vb; to speed the progress of; hasten
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vociferous
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adj; speaking loudly and vehemently
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equivocate
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vb; to use ambiguous or unclear expressions, usually to avoid commitment or in order to mislead;
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pandemonium
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noun; chaos
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stoical
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adj; impassive; characterized by a calm, strict fortitude
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posterity
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noun; succeeding or future generations collectively
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prolific
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adj; producing anything abundantly; highly fruitful
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pontificate
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vb; to speak in a pompous manner
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beseech
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adj; to implore (beg eagerly for) urgently
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dissemble
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vb; to disguise or conceal behind a false a appearance
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propriety
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noun; the quality of being proper
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traffic
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vb; to carry on trade or other dealings
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smirch
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vb; to stain as with a smearing agent (metaphorically)
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contention
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noun; the act or instance of striving in controversy or debate; used "the point of " ", "the source of " "
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intimate
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vb; hint
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calumny
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noun; a false statement maliciously made to injure another's reputation
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titillate
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vb; to excite falsely
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lascivious
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adj; lustful
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bemuse
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vb; to confuse
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inculcate
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vb; to impress (something) upon the mind of another by frequent instruction or repetition
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licentious
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adj; lacking moral discipline or ignoring legal restraint, esp. in sexual conduct
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base
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adj; morally low; evil
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calamity
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noun; an event that brings terrible loss, lasting distress or severe affliction; a disaster
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defame
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vb; to damage the reputation, character, or good name by slander
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retrospective
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adj; looking back at the past
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labyrinth
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n; maze
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galvanize
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vb; shock into action; excite
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gregarious
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adj; sociable
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mesmerize
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vb; hypnotize; fascinate
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decimate
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vb; destroy completely
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jeopardize
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vb; endanger
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lethargic
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adj; sluggish, lazy
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laconic
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adj; give short answers
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idiosyncrasy
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noun; characteristic peculiar to a group/ individual
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empathize
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vb; share and understand the feelings of another
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precarious
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adj; dangerously lacking in security or stability
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forte
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noun; special talent; strong point
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introspective
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adj; observant of one's own mental and emotional process
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ostracize
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vb; to exclude
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prevalent
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adj; widespread in a particular area at a particular time
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forlorn
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adj; really sad
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articulate
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adj/ vb; having the ability to speak fluently/ speaking loudly
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stagnant
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adj; characterized by lack of motion; still
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precarious
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adj; being in a dangerous situation
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consecrate
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vb; make or declare something holy
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surmise
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vb/ noun; guess
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obliterate
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vb; to destroy completely
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resolute
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adj; determined
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obstinate
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adj; stubborn
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superfluous
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adj; being more than sufficient
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venerable
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adj. accorded with a great deal of respect
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pervade
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vb; spread throughout
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abyss
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noun; seemingly pit-less hole; chasm
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shroud
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noun/ vb; a length of cloth; any covering/ to cover
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altercation
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noun; noisy argument
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infamy
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n. reputation of being well known for some bad quality or deed
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cataclysm
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n; a large scale disaster
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laceration
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noun; a rough or jagged cut/ tear
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rancid
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adj; smelling or tasting unpleasant as a result og being old and stale
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brawn
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n; physical strength (in comparison to intellect)
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callous
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adj; showing or having an intense and cruel disregard for others
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nirvana
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n; state of prefect happiness
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effigy
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noun; often used of someone who's disliked/ used " done in _____ of"
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innuendo
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n; an allusive or oblique remark or hint typically a suggestive one
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aversion
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n; a strong dislike
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precocious
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adj; having developed certain abilities at an earlier age than usual
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ludricous
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adj; laughable at bc of obvious foolish things
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duress
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n; threats, violence, complaints, or other action brought to bear on someone to do something against their will or better judgment; used to replace threats; "under " " "
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squander
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vb; waste in a foolish manner
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iconoclast
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noun; one who attacks and seeks to overthrow traditional or popular ideas or institutions
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supercilious
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adj; feeling or showing snobbish discontent
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nemesis
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n; enemy
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benevolent
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adj; Characterized by or suggestive of doing good
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auspicious
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adj; attended by favorable circumstances
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jaded
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adj; worn out by overwork or overuse
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jovial
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adj; cheerful; friendly
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saturnine
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adj; gloomy; gothic
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euphemism
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noun; a mild or indirect word expression substituted for one thought to be too harsh or mean
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euphoria
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n; a feeling of great happiness or well being
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sardonic
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adj; sarcastic in a hurtful way
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scrupulous
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adj; conscientious; painstakingly principled
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haggard
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adj; appearing worn out and exhausted; wild or distraught in appearance
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diffident
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adj; shy; timid; not wanting to be around people
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thwart
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vb; to prevent the occurence
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