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16 Cards in this Set
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INDIFFERENT (ADJ.)
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having no interest or concern; showing no bias or prejudice
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INIMICAL (ADJ.)
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damaging; harmful; injurious
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INTRACTABLE (ADJ.)
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not easily managed or directed; stubborn; obstinate
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INTREPID (ADJ.)
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steadfast and courageous
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LACONIC (ADJ.)
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using few words; terse
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MAVERICK (N)
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an independent individual who does not go along with a group or party
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MERCURIAL (ADJ.)
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characterized by a rapid and unpredictable change in mood
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MOLLIFY (V.)
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to calm or soothe; to reduce in emotional intensity
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NEOPHYTE (N)
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a recent convert; a beginner; a novice
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OBFUSCATE (V)
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to deliberately obscure; to make confusing
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OBSTINATE (ADJ.)
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stubborn; hard-headed; uncompromising
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OSTENTATIOUS (ADJ.)
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characterized by or given to a pretentious display; showy
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PERVADE (V)
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to permeate throughout
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PHLEGMATIC (ADJ.)
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calm; sluggish; unemotional
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PLETHORA (N)
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an overabundance; a surplus
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PRAGMATIC (ADJ.)
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practical rather than idealistic
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