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30 Cards in this Set
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a priori
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derived from logic not direct observation. the opposite of empirical.
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Apropos
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relevant to, appropriate of.
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ecclesis
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the church, either a physical building or the organisation.
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ecclesiastic
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of the church
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esoteric
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understood and confined to an inner circle, an enlightened few.
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occluded
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blocked (path or passage)
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salient
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prominent, sticking out (especially in terms of a military presence on the battlefield). a quality which makes something noticeable.
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epiphany
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gaining of in insight or knowledge through the divine. God inspired revelation.
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theophany
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visitation or appearance of the diety to a believer.
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entelechy
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something that is fully realised as opposed to something with potential.
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reticent
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untalkative
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taciturn
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synonym of reticent.
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Supererogatory
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excess to needs, requirements or desires.
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Candour
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the quality of being frank, forthright and direct.
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Felicitous
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well chosen, well suited.
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Haughty
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arrogant round and looking down upon others, with an air of disdain.
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Vacillating
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undecided
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Somnambulist
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sleepwalker
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Fastidious
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overly concerned with cleanliness.
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Mote
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a tiny piece of anything
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Moot
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beside the point. Irrelevant. (Typically used in a legal context )
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Modicum
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a small amount
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Erudite
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having or showing profound knowledge
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Vitriolic
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abusive or venemous language
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Celerity
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at a rapid rate, quickly
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Dearth
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an acute lack of, shortage.
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Maxim
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a saying held to be true simply because it is widespread or long lived.
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Tenet
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religious doctrine ( or any doctrine?) held to be true without proof.
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Credulous
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naive, apt to believe something with little evidence.
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Obsequious
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sycophantic and insincere.
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