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51 Cards in this Set
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Incontrovertible |
Not controversial |
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Ignominy |
Shame or humiliation |
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Cloister |
Courtyard - religious institution |
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Clamor |
A loud uproar |
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Putative |
Supposed, presumed |
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Sectarian |
Different, non conformist |
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Opulent |
Wealthy |
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Affluent |
Wealthy |
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Riposte |
Clever reply |
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Harried |
Feeling restrained as a result of demands |
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Candid |
Truthful and straightforward |
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Neophyte |
Beginner, learner, novice |
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Malady |
Disease or ailment |
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Canon |
General law |
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Anthology |
Published collection of writing |
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Gregarious |
Social |
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Noisome |
Offensive, bad smelling |
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Pulchritudinous |
Very beautiful |
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Enigma |
Mystery |
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Penuary |
Extreme poverty |
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Sanguine |
Optimistic or positive |
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Assay |
Evaluate, analyze |
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Ascertain |
To make certain |
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Appraise |
Determine value |
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Perusing |
Reading thoroughly |
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Descry |
Detect by looking carefully |
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Epigram |
Short poem, pointed statement |
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Terse |
Sparing in the use of words, abrupt |
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Sanguine |
Optimistic, confident, blood red |
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Choleric |
Bilious, irritable, yellow bile |
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Phlegmatic |
Calm, lacking energy, phlegm |
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Melancholic |
Sad, gloomy, black bile |
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Aver |
Truth |
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Avert |
To turn away, prevent |
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Verisimilitude |
Truth |
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Vertere |
To turn |
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Adumbrate |
Foreshadow |
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Insouciant |
Carefree |
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Moribund |
Near death |
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Discountenance |
To disapprove |
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Attenuate |
To make thinner or weaker |
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Commiserate |
To sympathize |
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Reprove |
Gently criticizes |
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Castigating |
Harshly scolding |
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Bemused |
Confused |
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Enervated |
Tired |
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Flagging |
Tired |
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Galvanize |
Excited |
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Affable |
Friendly |
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Apprehend |
To learn |
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Salutary |
Healthful |
