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20 Cards in this Set
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Abstract |
Def - not concrete Ex - An idea is an abstract noun. (list one) |
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Aesthetic |
Def - having to with the appreciation of beauty Ex - Her aesthetic was pink graph paper and roses. (list one) |
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Alleviate |
Def - to ease pain or burden Ex - The pills alleviated the pain in his gut. (list one) |
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Ambivalent |
Def - uncertain Ex - The results were ambivalent. (list one) |
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Ambiguous |
Def - unclear Ex - Her whole explanation left the topic rather ambiguous. (list one) |
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Apathetic |
Def - with little or no feeling showing Ex - Despite the horror that unraveled in front of them, they remained apathetic. (list one) |
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Auspicious |
Def - favorable, generous Ex - They prayed that the election would be an auspicious one. (list one) |
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Benevolent |
Def - well-meaning Ex - Though things didn't turn out how she hoped, she couldn't stay mad at Max due to his benevolence. (list one) |
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Candor |
Def - sincerity, being open Ex - Charlie's candor made everyone feel a little uncomfortable at first, but they soon realized the good nature behind it. (list one) |
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Comprehensive |
Def - broad and complete in scope or context Ex - The whole coarse was very comprehensive on the subject of whale biology. (list one) |
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Contemporary |
Def - current; modern Ex - Her fashion sense was very contemporary...if this was 2002. (list two) |
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Maverick |
Def - resists adherence to a group Ex - Tony Stark was a real maverick. (list two) |
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Stoic |
Def - indifferent; impassive Ex - His face remained stoic through the whole roasting. (list two) |
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Esoteric |
Def - known to only one specific group Ex - To many, pagers are an esoteric device. (list two) |
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Plausible |
Def - valid or acceptable; credible Ex - While their plan was bold, it stayed in the realm of the plausible. (list two) |
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Transitory |
Def - short-lived; temporary Ex - Her stay at the inn was only transitory. (list two) |
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Prosaic |
Def - dull; ordinary Ex - Her speech overall was prosaic at best. (list two) |
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Innovative |
Def - introducing something new Ex - The whole anime scene is getting very innovative. Space cowboys... (list two) |
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Dubious |
Def - doubtful; unlikely authenticity Ex - The judges found the child's claims of independence on his project dubious, and revoked his reward. (list two) |
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Objectivity |
Def - judgement influenced by emotion Ex - His objectivity towards immigrants was very offensive. (list two) |
