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20 Cards in this Set
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Allude
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Verb
To mention something indirectly |
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Clairvoyant
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Noun- a psychic person
adj- having the supposed power to see objects or events that cannot be perceived by the senses |
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Conclusive
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Adj.
Proving without doubt |
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Disreputable
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Adj.
Lacking respectability on the basis of past or present actions |
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Endemic
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Adj.
1. Occuring in a particular place 2. Characteristic of the area |
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Exemplary
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Adj.
Serving as an example |
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Fathom
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Noun- measure of water depth
Verb- to comprehend |
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Guile
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Noun
Cunning and deceitfulness |
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Integrity
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Noun
1. Possession of firm principles 2. The state of being complete or undivided |
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Itinerary
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Noun
List of places to be visited, or a record of a journey |
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Misconstrue
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Verb
To misunderstand or misinterpret |
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Obnoxious
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Adj.
Very offensive and unpleasant |
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Placate
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Verb
To make somebody less angry |
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Placid
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Adj.
Calm in nature or appearance |
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Plagiarism
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Noun
Something that was stolen from someone else's work or idea |
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Potent
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Adj.
1. Strong and effective 2. Persuasive |
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Pretext
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Noun
Made-up excuse |
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Protrude
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Verb
to jut out |
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Stark
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Adj.
1. Forbiddingly bare and plain 2. Harsh; rigid |
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Superficial
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Adj.
1. Concerned with or understanding only the obvious 2. Relating to the surface of something 3. Without depth of character; shallow |
