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30 Cards in this Set
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acquiesce
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to consent without protest
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allusion
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an indirect, but pointed meaningful reference
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altruistic
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selfless
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ambiguous
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susceptible to multiple interpretations; doubtful
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amiable
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good-natured;agreeable
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anecdote
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a short account of an interesting/humorous event
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arbiter
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one chosen/appointed to judge or decide a disputed issue
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caricature
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representation exaggerating the subject's distinct features/peculiarities
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cliche
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a trite/overused expression or idea
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colloquial
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informal in style of expression;conversational
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compatriot
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a fellow countrymen
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contemporeity
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occuring at the same time
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digression
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straying from the main subject in writing/speaking
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dogma
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principle, belief, or statement of idea/opinion
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egotistical
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conceited, boastful, selfish
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embody
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to make corporeal, to incarnate
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enigma
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an obscure speech or writing
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ephemeral
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short-lived
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epitome
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one that is representative or expressive of an entire class/type
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erudite
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having or showing profound knowledge
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expository
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statement intended to give information/explanation of difficult material
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Hobbesian
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of or relating to the theory of Thomas Hobbes
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hyperbole
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figure of speech using exaggeration for emphasis or effect
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imbecility
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great stupidity or foolishness
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imflammable
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easily ignited and capable of burning rapidly
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infrahuman
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less or lower than human; subhuman
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inherent
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an essential characteristic, a natural part or consequence
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intangible
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incapable of being realized or defined
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jargon
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specialized/technical language of a trade, profession, or similar group
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lamentable
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inspiring or deserving oflament or regret; pitiable
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