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50 Cards in this Set
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sequacious (adj.)
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following w/ smooth, logical regularity
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punitive (adj.)
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aiming to inflict punishment
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minutiae (n.)
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small/trifling detail
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appellation (n.)
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name, title, designation
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amicable (adj.)
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characterized by/showing goodwill
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ingratiate (v.)
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to establish (oneself) in the favor/good graces of others
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concertized (v.)
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to make concrete, real, or particular
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assiduously (adj.)
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constant; unremitting
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décolletage (n.)
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low cut neckline on a dress
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beholden (adj.)
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obligated;indebted
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incendiary (adj./n.)
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1) intended to inflame the senses
2)arsonist/agitator |
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duress (n.)
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compulsion; coercion; constraint
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philandering (v.)
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engage in love affair w/o intention to marry
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imbibing (v.)
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to consume (liquid)/soak up
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interlocutor (n.)
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a person who questions
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glean (v.)
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to gather slowly and laboriously
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toils (n.)
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trap; snare
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egregious (adj.)
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extraordinarily bad
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dint (n./v.)
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1) force/power
2) to make dents/drive with force |
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flitting (v./n.)
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1) to move lightly/swiftly
2) a flutter |
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complicity (n.)
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involvement w/ wrong doing
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compotes (n.)
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fruit stewed/cooked in syrup
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recrudescence (n.)
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breaking out afresh/into renewed activity
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protract (v.)
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to draw out/lengthen; prolong
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effectuated (v.)
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to bring about; effect
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vegetal (adj.)
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pertaining to veggies/plants
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deigns (v.)
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to condescend
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unctuous (adj.)
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excessive piousness; greasy/oily feel
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askance (adv.)
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with mistrust; disapproval
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fastidious (adj.)
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excessively particular; nitpicky
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uncouth (adj.)
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awkward; clumsy
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demarcation (n.)
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separation by distinct boundaries
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exogenous (adj.)
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originating from outside
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effervescent (adj.)
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bubbling; lively
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sequestered (v.)
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to cause to draw into seclusion; segregated
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contagion (n.)
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communication of disease by direct/indirect contact
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despots (n.)
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ruler w/ absolute power
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vestige (n.)
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a trace of something
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promulgate (v.)
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to state/announce
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culled (v.)
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to select; to be picked
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tribulation (n.)
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s.t. which brings about distress, trouble, vexation
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proselytize (v.)
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to convert to some religion, system, opinion
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carrion (n.)
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dead/purifying body/flesh
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compunction (n.)
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remorse for wrongdoing
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bastion (n.)
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fortified place
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quorum (n.)
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minimum number of people to hold a meeting
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propitious (adj.)
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merciful; helpful; convenient; favorable
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catholic (adj.)
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universal; not narrow-minded
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sacrilegious (adj.)
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violating sacred things; profane
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ductile (adj.)
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able to be shaped
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