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30 Cards in this Set
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Rancor
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noun
extreme hatred or ill will |
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Inexorable
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adjective
unrelenting; unavoidable |
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Extol
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verb
to praise highly |
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Clement
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adjective
merciful; lenient |
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Cliché
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noun
a worn-out idea or overused expression |
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Adamant
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adjective
unyielding; firm in opinion |
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Diffident
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adjective
lacking in self-confidence; shy |
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Opus
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noun
a creative work, especially a numbered composition |
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Ostensible
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adjective
professed but not necessarily true |
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Disparity
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noun
inequality; difference |
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Condone
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verb
to forgive or overlook an offense |
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Nuance
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noun
a slight or subtle degree of differenc |
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Connoisseur
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noun
an expert in matters of culture, food, or wine |
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Enigma
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noun
a mystery something seemingly inexplicable |
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Apathy
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noun
lack of interest; state of not caring |
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Officious
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adjective
excessively eager to deliver unasked-for or unwanted help |
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Credence
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noun
belief or trust |
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Jaunty
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adjective
having a buoyant, self-confident air; brisk and crisp |
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Dilettante
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noun
one who merely dabbles in an art or science |
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Cult
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noun
organized group of people with an obsessive devotion to a person or set of principles |
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Cynical
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adjective
doubtful or distrustful of the goodness or sincerity of human motive |
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Ambivalent
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adjective
uncertain; unable to decide between two opposing points of view |
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Demagogue
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noun
a leader who appeals to citizens’ emotions to obtain power |
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Demure
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adjective
quiet and modest; reserved |
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Intrepid
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adjective
without fear; brave |
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Destitute
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adjective
extremely poor; lacking necessities like food and shelter |
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Erudite
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adjective
scholarly; learned |
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Dilemma
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noun
a difficult choice; seemingly unsolvable problem |
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Culmination
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noun
the highest point of attainment; the send or climax |
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Concur
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verb
to be of the same opinion; to agree with |
