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15 Cards in this Set
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Antediluvian |
Very old-fashioned; referring to a period before the Great Flood |
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Alacrity |
Brisk and cheerful readiness |
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Esoteric |
Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest |
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Egregious |
Outstandingly bad; shocking |
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Incendiary |
Designed to cause fires |
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Chimera |
A thing that is hoped or wished for but in fact is illusory or impossible to achieve |
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Laconic |
Using very few words |
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Comity |
Courtesy and considerate behavior toward others |
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Provenance |
The place something originally came from |
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Hegemony |
Leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others |
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Feckless |
Lacking initiative or strength or character |
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Canard |
An unfounded rumor or story |
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Peremptory |
Not allowing refusal or delay |
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Pellucid |
Transparent |
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Perspicacious |
Keen; mentally sharp |
