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38 Cards in this Set
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nadir
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point of greatest adversity or despair
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It took years of counseling for him to recover from the nadir that he experience during 2003.
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nascent
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coming into existence, emerging
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The nascent government of iraq is facing many troubles.
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nebulous
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vague, hazy, indistinct
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I had a nebulous recollection of the conversation when i was drunk.
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negligent
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taking too little care
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The wanted criminal got into the building because of the negligent guards at the front door.
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neophyte
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a beginner or novice
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He is a neophyte at chess.
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nexus
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the core, center or connection
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Some believe that earth is located at the nexus of the universe.
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nibble
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biting off small amounts
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The higher prices of gas were nibbling away at her savings.
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noisome
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offensive, disgusting smell
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Some of the farts by my roomates are completely noisome.
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nonchalant
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not having interest
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When i told him that the girl liked him, he acted very nonchalant towards her.
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nonplused
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state of confusion
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The complex explanation made him nonplused and unable to learn the information.
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nostrum
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a medicine sold with no proof of it actually working
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Even though the pills were being sold rapidly, it is still a nostrum and should not be trusted entirely.
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noxious
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harmful
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The noxious fumes were what caused her death.
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nugatory
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worthless
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His doctor's note was nugatory since it did not have a signature on it.
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obdurate
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stubbornly resistant to influence
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He was an obdurate sinner, unaffected by the teachings of his church leaders.
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obfuscate
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to confuse or make unclear
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Try not to obfuscate the problem with extraneous information.
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oblivious
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unaware, having no memory
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He was so focused on the game that he was oblivious to the earthquake underway.
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obloquy
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sharp criticism, abusive language
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I have had enough obloquy from the press for one lifetime.
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obsequious
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characterized by readily serving complacently
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He was very in charge of his estate which was demonstrated by his obsequious servants.
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obstreperous
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noisy, loud
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It was difficult for the nanny to keep the obstreperous kids under control.
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obtain
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to be established, accepted or customary, to acquire or gain possession
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It is clear today that the morals that obtained in Rome are still present today.
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obtrusive
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noticeable, undesirable
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That piece of furniture is very obtrusive in such a well decorated room.
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obtuse
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blunt, stupid
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Her obtuse mentality made it difficult to explain the test material to her.
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obviate
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to make unnecessary, to get rid of
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Take proper precautions to obviate the risk of serious injury.
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occluded
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blocked up
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The pipes were occluded from too much grease accumulating.
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odious
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repulsive, hateful, highly offensive
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He was very odious when he became drunk and ended up losing many of his friends because of it.
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odium
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contempt, dislike
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He neglected his family for so long that he had to endure the odium that they felt towards him.
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odor
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smell, reputation
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Because of all the parties he threw, he was in bad odor with the whole community.
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officious
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too eager or ready to offer advice
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Sometimes my friends are very officious when i really just need to figure things out for myself.
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ominous
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threatening
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The ominous bank of dark clouds made it clear that we were in for a storm.
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onerous
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needing effort, burdensome
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The maid grew very tired of her onerous duties.
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opaqueness
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dullness, not allowing light to pass through
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The opaqueness of my new room made it feel like i was living in a cave.
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opprobrious
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disgraceful or shameful
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He was known for his opprobrious conduct in social settings.
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ossify
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to become rigid or inflexible in habits, attitudes, opinions
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After a crazy life in college, the young many began to ossify once he got out of college.
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ostensible
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apparent, evident or conspicuous
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His ostensible purpose was charity, but his real goal was popularity.
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ostentation
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display intended to impress others
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Whenever brady wears a cutoff shirt it is a clear act of ostentation.
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ostracism
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shut out from society
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After he was charged for sexual harassment, his ostracism from society was imminent.
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overhaul
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examine thoroughly
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overweening
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conceited, overconfident, or proud
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After making his scientific discovery the researcher became a brash, insolent, overweening fellow.
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