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51 Cards in this Set
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acerbic
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acid in temper, mood, or tone. having a bitter taste or character; sharp; biting
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aggrandize
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2 : to make appear great or greater : praise highly
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amenable
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agreeable, responsive to suggestion
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anachronism
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an error in chronology; especially : a chronological misplacing of persons, events, objects, or customs in regard to each other
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astringent
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having a tightening effect on living tissue; harsh; severe; something with tightening effect on tissue
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contiguous
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being in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point
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credulous
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tending to believe too readily; gullible
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cynicism
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an attitude of belief that all people are motivated by selfishness
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decorum
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propriety and good taste in conduct or appearance
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derision
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1 a : the use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt b : a state of being derided
2 : an object of ridicule or scorn |
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desiccate
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1 : to dry up
2 : to preserve (a food) by drying : DEHYDRATE |
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dilettante
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2 : a person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : DABBLER
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disparage
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1 : to lower in rank or reputation : DEGRADE
2 : to depreciate by indirect means (as invidious comparison) : speak slightingly about |
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fawn
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to flatter or praise excessively
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flout
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to treat with contemptuous disregard : SCORN (as in a rule or convention
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garrulous
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talking too much. given to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative.
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glib
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marked by ease or informality, nonchalant, lacking in depth; superficial
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hubris
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exaggerated pride or self-confidence. arrogance
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immutable
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not capable of change
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impetuous
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marked by impulsive vehemence or passion. rashly energetic
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inimical
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2 a : having the disposition of an enemy : HOSTILE *inimical factions* b : reflecting or indicating hostility : UNFRIENDLY
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intractable
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not easily governed, managed, or directed
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intrepid
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steadfast and courageous. characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance *an intrepid explorer*
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laconic
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using or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious. terse
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mercurial
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characterized by rapid and unpredictable changeableness of mood *a mercurial temper*
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mollify
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1 : to soothe in temper or disposition : APPEASE *mollified the staff with a raise*
2 : to reduce the rigidity of : SOFTEN 3 : to reduce in intensity : ASSUAGE, TEMPER |
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neophyte
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a new convert. a beginner, a novice
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obfuscate
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to make obscure. to make confusing
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ostentatious
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characterized by or given to pretentious display, showy
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phlegmatic
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calm, sluggish, unemotional
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probity
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adherence to the highest principles and ideals.
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proclivity
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an inclination or predisposition toward something; especially : a strong inherent inclination toward something objectionable
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profligate
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excessively wasteful, recklessly extravagant
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prosaic
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dull; lacking in spirit or imagination
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quixotic
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foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals; especially : marked by rash lofty romantic ideas or extravagantly chivalrous action
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quotidian
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occurring every day. commonplace, ordinary
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rarefy
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make rare, thin, porous, or less dense. to refine.
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recondite
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1 : hidden from sight : CONCEALED
2 : difficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : DEEP. OBSCURE |
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refulgent
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radiant, shiny, brilliant
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sedulous
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diligent in application or pursuit. persistent, hard-working.
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shard
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a piece or fragment of a brittle substance (glass)
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soporific
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1 a : causing or tending to cause sleep *soporific drugs* b : tending to dull awareness or alertness
2 : of, relating to, or marked by sleepiness or lethargy |
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spendthrift
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one who spends money wastefully
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tacit
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implied, not explicitly stated
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trenchant
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sharply perceptive; keen; penetrating; sharp
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unfeigned
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genuine; not false or hypocritical
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untenable
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1 : not able to be defended *an untenable position*
2 : not able to be occupied *untenable apartments* |
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vacillate
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to waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses. WAVER
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variegated
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1 : to diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : DAPPLE
2 : to enliven or give interest to by means of variety |
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vexation
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1 : the act of harassing or vexing : TROUBLING
2 : the quality or state of being vexed : IRRITATION. Annoyance |
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vituperate
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to abuse or censure severely or abusively : BERATE. harsh condemnatory language
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