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50 Cards in this Set
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skeptic
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sceptic; doubter; person who suspends judgment until he has examined the evidence supporting a point of view; ADJ. skeptical; N. skepticism; scepticism
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bureaucracy
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overregulated administrative system marked by red tape; ADJ. bureaucratic
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comprehend
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include; understand
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stringent
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(of rules) binding; rigid; marked by scarcity of money; Ex. stringent economic conditions
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onslaught
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vicious assault; fierce attack; Ex. unexpected onslaught of the enemy
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tyranny
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oppression; cruel government; ADJ. tyrannical: of a tyrant or tyranny; despotic; V. tyrannize: treat tyrannically; oppress
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taut
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tight; strained; tense; ready; OP. slack
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anticlimax
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letdown in thought or emotion; something unexciting, ordinary, or disappointing coming after something important or exciting
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condone
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overlook; forgive; give tacit approval; excuse
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surly
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bad-tempered; rude; cross
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requiem
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mass for the dead; dirge
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immure
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imprison; shut up in confinement; CF. wall
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convert
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one who has adopted a different religion or opinion; V: change into another form; (persuade to) adopt a particular religion or belief
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authoritative
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having the weight of authority; regarded as providing knowledge that can be trusted; reliable; peremptory and dictatorial; Ex. authoritative dictionary/manner; CF. definitive
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junta
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group of persons joined in political intrigue; cabal; group of military officers ruling a country after seizing power (by force)
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incoherent
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unintelligible; muddled; unable to express one's thoughts in an orderly manner; illogical; lacking cohesion; not coherent
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circumspect
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prudent; cautious; acting after careful thought
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disquietude
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uneasiness; anxiety; V. disquiet: make anxious
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marshal
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put in order; guide ceremoniously to the correct place; Ex. marshal the children into the museum; N: military officer; official
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providence
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quality of being provident; divine care; god's care; Providence: god; Ex. It seemed like providence that the doctor happened to be there; ADJ. providential: of divine providence; fortunate
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promulgate
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announce; proclaim a doctrine or law; make known by official publication
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hallowed
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blessed; consecrated; Ex. hallowed ground; V. hallow: set apart as holy
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lethal
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deadly
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warrant
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justification; written order that serves as authorization (esp. a judicial writ); Ex. search/death warrant; V: justify; guarantee
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anomaly
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irregularity
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pterodactyl
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extinct flying reptile; CF. wing+finger
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healthful
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conducive to good health; Ex. healthful mountain air
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mettle
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courage (to continue bravely in spite of difficulties); spirit; ADJ. mettlesome
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mawkish
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mushy(sentimental) and gushy; icky-sticky sentimental; excessively and objectionably sentimental
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eerie
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weird; causing fear because strange
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jocose
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given to(having a tendency of) joking
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nip
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snip off; stop something's growth or development; bite; make numb with cold; Ex. nip the plan; Ex. A guard dog nipped the postman; Ex. fingers nipped by the extreme chill
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virtuoso
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highly skilled artist (esp. in music); Ex. piano virtuoso
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capacious
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spacious
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cache
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hiding place; V.
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cubicle
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small chamber used for sleeping or work
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berserk
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mad with violent anger; frenzied; madly excited
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restraint
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moderation or self-control; controlling force; restriction
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gawk
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stare foolishly; look in open-mouthed awe
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perimeter
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outer boundary; length of the outer boundary; circumference
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recapitulate
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summarize
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podium
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pedestal; raised platform
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podiatrist
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doctor who treats ailments of the feet; chiropodist; N. podiatrics
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outfit
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clothing or equipment for a special purpose; Ex. cowboy outfit
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gusty
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windy
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demented
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insane
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exalt
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raise in rank or dignity; praise highly; inspire; Ex. exalt the imagination; ADJ. exalted; N. exaltation
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argot
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slang; speech spoken by only a small group of people
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unanimity
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complete agreement; ADJ. unanimous
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abject
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(of a condition) wretched; as low as possible; lacking pride; very humble; showing lack of self-respect; Ex. abject apology
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