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21 Cards in this Set
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uncanny
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adj. so keen and perceptive as to seem supernatural, peculiarly unsettling
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unconscionable
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adj. unscrupulous; shockingly unfair or unjust
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unfrock
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v. to dethrone, especially of priestly power
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usury
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n. the practice of lending money at exoribitant rates
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variegated
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adj. varied; marked with different colors
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vehemently
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adv. marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions
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veracity
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n. accuracy, truth
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verbose
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adj. wordy
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veritable
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adj. being without a question, often used figuratively
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vernacular
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n. everyday language used by ordinary people; specialized language of a profession
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vernal
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adj. related to spring; fresh
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vicariously
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adv. felt or undergone as if one were taking part in the experience or feelings of another
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vilify
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v. to slander, defame
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vim
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n. vitality and energy
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vindicate
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v. to clear of blame; support a claim
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virulent
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adj. extremely poisonous; malignant; hateful
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visceral
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adj. instinctive, not intellectual; deep, emotional
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vituperate
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v. to abuse verbally, berate
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vociferous
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adj. loud, noisy
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volley
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n. a fight of missiles; round of gunshots
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voluble
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adj. talkative, speaking easily, glib
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