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70 Cards in this Set
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acerbic
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(adj)
Think: acid + bitter = sharp taste Definition: having a sour or bitter taste or character; sharp, biting |
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aggrandize
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(v)
Think: To make a + grand = increase in the grandness Definition: to increase in intensity, power, influence or prestige |
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alchemy
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(n)
Think: Elle father in heroes...could turn (metal)anything into gold Definition: a medieval science aimed as the transmutation of metals, esp. base metals into gold (an alchemist is one who practices alchemy) |
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amenable
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Think: think someone or something that is willing to be amended Defintion: agreeable; responsive to suggestion |
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anachronism
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(n)
Think: ... Definition: something or someone out of place in terms of historical or chronological context |
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astringent
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(adj/n)
Think: think about an facial astringent and what it does Definition: having a tightening effect on living tissue; harsh; severe; something with tightening effect on tissue |
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contiguous
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(adj)
Think: continuous like the continential United States Definition: sharing a border; touching; adjacent |
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convention
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(n)
Think: ..... Definition: a generally agreed-upon practice or attitude |
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credulous
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(adj)
Think: ../? Definition: tending to believe too readily; gullible (noun form: credulity) |
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cynicism
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(n)
Think: ..... Defintion: an attitude or quality of belief that all people are motivated by selfishness (adj. form: cynical) |
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decorum
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(n)
Think: .../? Definition: polite or appropriate conduct or behavior |
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derision
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(n)
Think: to diss someone Definition: scorn, ridicule, contemptuous treatment (adj. form derisive; verb form: deride) |
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desiccate
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(v)
Think:... Definition: to dry out or dehydrate; to make dry or dull |
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dilettante
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(n)
Think: fake interest Defintion: one with an amateurish or sperficial interest in the arts or branch of knowledge |
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disparage*
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(v)
Think: ? Definition: to slight or belittle |
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divulge
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(v)
Think: ... Definition: to disclose something secret |
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fawn
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(v)
Think: to fawn over a cut baby Definition: to flatter or praise excessively |
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flout**
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(v)
Think: ? Defintion: to show contempt for as in a rule or convention |
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garrulous
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(adj)
Think: ? Definition: pointlessly talkative, talking too much |
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glib
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(adj)
Think: gliding through easily Definition: marked by ease or informality; nonchalant; lacking in depth; superficial |
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hubris
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(n)
Think: hubba hubba, I want you and you know you want me. Definition: overbearing presumption or pride; arrogance |
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imminent
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(adj)
Think: Clear and Present Danger; imminent attack Definition: about to happen; impending |
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immutable
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(adj)
Think: im + mutant = a mutant that can change Definition: not capable of change |
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impetuous
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(adj)
Think: impulsive energy Defintion: hastily or rashly energetic; impulsive and vehement |
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indifferent
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(adj)
Think: .... Definition: |
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inimical***
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(adj)
Think: injury which is some sort of damage Definition: damaging; harmful; injurious |
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intractable
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(adj)
Think: in + track = something you can track or manage Defintion: not easily managed or directed; stubborn; obstinate |
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intrepid
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(adj)
Think: the intrepid...it can't move and alot courageous people once used it Defintion: steadfast and courageous |
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laconic
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(adj)
Think: not like an icon more like a moron with a limited vocab Defintion: using few words; terse |
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maverick
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(n)
Think: Malika Defintion: an independent individual who does not go along with a group or party |
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mercurial
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(adj)
Think: the mercury in a thermometer can change rapidly Defintion: characterized by rapid and unpredictable change in mood |
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mollify
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(v)
Think: emollient Defintion: to calm or soothe; to reduce in emotional intensity |
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neophyte
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(n)
Think: .... Definition: a recent convert; a beginner; novice |
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obfuscate*
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(v)
Think: obscure + confiscate = to make obscure on purpose Defintion: to deliberately obscure; to make confusing |
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obstinate**
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(adj)
Think: ? Definition: stubborn; hardheaded; uncompromising |
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ostentatious
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(adj)
Think: .... Defintion: charactrized by or given to pretious display; showy |
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pervade*
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(v)
Think: ? Definition: to permeate throughout (adj. form: pervasive) |
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phlegmatic**
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(adj)
Think: ? Definition: calm; sluggish; unemotional |
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plethora
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(n)
Think: .... Defintion: an overabundance; a surplus |
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pragmatic
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(adj)
Think: ...... Defintion: practical rather than idealistic |
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presumptuous
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(adj)
Think: .... Definition: overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy); taking liberties |
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pristine
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(adj)
Think: .... Definition: pure; uncorrupted; clean |
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probity***
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(n)
Think: He will not prob because he adheres to higher principles. Definition: adherence to highest principles; complete and confirmed integrity; uptightness |
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profligate
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(adj)
Think: The Profit Gate Scandal Definition: excessively wasteful; recklessly extravagant (noun form: profligacy |
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propensity*
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(n)
Think: prone Definition: a natural inclination or tendency, penchant |
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prosaic
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(adj)
Think: The opposite of a bright beautiful mosaic. Definition: dull; lacking in spirit or imagination |
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pungent
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(adj)
Think: .... Definition: characterized by a strong, sharp smell or taste |
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quixotic**
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(adj)
Think: ? Definition: foolishly impractical; marked by lofty romantic ideals |
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quotidian**
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(adj)
Think: quota + daily = happening everyday Definition: occuring or recurring daily; commonplace |
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rarefy**
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(v)
Think: ? Defintion: to make or become thin, less dense; to refine |
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recondite**
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(adj)
Think: you confide in someone to keep something hidden Definition: hidden; concealed, difficult to understand; obscure |
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refulgent**
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(adj)
Think:? Definition: radiant; shiny; brillant |
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renege
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(v)
Think: ... Defintion: to fail to honor a commitment; to go back on a promise |
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sedulous*
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(adj)
Think: to seduce soemone, you have to be persistent Definition: diligent; persistent; hard-working |
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shard
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(n)
Think: ... Defintion: a piece of broken pottery or glass |
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soporific***
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(adj)
Think: like a drug that causes drowsiness, euphoria... Definition: causing drowsiness; tending to induce sleep |
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sparse
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(adj)
Think: ... Defintion: thin; not dense; arranged at widely spaced intervals |
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spendthrift
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(n)
Think: the oppsoite of what it sounds like Defintion: one who spends money wastefully |
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subtle
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Think: ... Definition: not obvious; elusive; difficult to discern |
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tacit**
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(adj)
Think: tip-toe around something and imply it Definition: implied; not explicitly stated |
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terse**
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(adj)
Think: verse is a brief piece of a song Defintion: brief and concise in wording |
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tout*
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(v)
Think: tout your own horn Definition: to publicly praise or promote |
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trenchant*
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(adj)
Think: treach as a porn star and what he does everyday is "penerate" Definition: sharply perceptive; keen; penetrating |
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vacillate
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(v)
Think: oscillate but with one's opinions Definition: to waver indecisively between one course of action or opinion and another; waver |
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variegated
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(adj)
Think: vari- variable, varied, etc. Definition: multicolored; characterized by a variety of patches of different colors |
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vexation
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(n)
Think: vex Defintion: annoyance; irritation (verb form: vex) |
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vigilant
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(adj)
Think: ... Definition: alertyly watchful (noun form: vigilance) |
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vituperate***
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(v)
Think: the opposite of cooperate...severly abuse Defintion: to use harsh, condemnatory language; to abuse or censure severly or abusively; berate |
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volatile
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Think: .... Defintion: readily changing to a vapor; changeable; fickle; explosive (noun form: volatility) |
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