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32 Cards in this Set
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Vacuous
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adj. Empty; lacking in ideas; inane.
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Vagary
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n. A capricious occurrence; an unpredictable course of action; a whim.
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Vainglorious
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adj. Boastful; conceited; an overwhelming feeling of self-importance.
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Valediction
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n. A farewell speech; the act of saying goodbye and leaving.
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Valetudinarian
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n. A physically weak person who is overly -- and often morbidly -- concerned about his health.
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Vantage
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n. A position of advantage.
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Vapid
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adj. Dull and uninteresting; lifeless; lacking imagination.
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Variegate
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v. To change the appearance of; to alter the colors of; to introduce variety.
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Varnish
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n. Paint used to cover a surface with a glossy film.
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Veneer
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n. A coating of very good material that is overlaid over inferior material; an ornamental coating.
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Ventral
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adj. Near the belly; towards the front.
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Verbiage
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n. A pompous array of words; characterized by having too many unnecessary words; wordiness.
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Verdigris
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n. Green coating on copper which has been exposed to the weather.
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Vertiginous
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adj. Causing dizziness or confusion.
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Vestige
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n. A trace; the remains of something.
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Viand
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n. An article of food; nourishment; a delicate, dainty food article.
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Vicissitude
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n. A change; and alternation; a change of fortune.
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Vindicate
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v. To clear from blame; to free from blame or accusation by providing proof.
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Virago
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n. A loud and domineering woman; a large or strong woman.
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Virulent
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adj. Exceptionally harmful; poisonous; hostile and unhindered.
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Visage
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n. Appearance; facial characteristics.
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Visceral
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adj. Referring to the internal organs of the body.
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Vitiate
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v. To spoil; to lower the quality of; to make inoperative; to corrupt morally; to make imperfect.
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Vitreous
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adj. Pertaining to or resembling glass.
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Vituperative
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adj. Abusive; scolding; defamatory.
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Vivify
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v. To give life to; to animate; to enliven.
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Voluble
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adj. Characterized by a constant speech; fluent.
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Voluminous
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adj. With great intensity or having great volume; excessively large or bulky.
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Vortex
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n. The center of turbulence; a predicament into which one is thrown without any choice.
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Votary
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n. A regular; a stout worshiper; a person who is bound by a religious vow.
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Vouchsafe
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v. To grant, as in a favor or through grace.
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Vulpine
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adj. Like a fox; crafty and sneaky.
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