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19 Cards in this Set
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Blatant
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(adj) so loud, noisy, and insistent as to compel attention
(adj) characterized by or ex habiting boldness and a lack of shame (adj) Obvious |
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Ensconce
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(v) to withdraw or withhold from sight or observation
(v) to establish or place firmly in a position |
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Hasten
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(v) to hurry
(v) to accelerate (v) to rush (v) to cause to move fast or faster |
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Laceration
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(n) A cut
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Obdurate
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(adj) Stubborn
(adj) lacking in normal human sympathy (adj) rigidly firm in will of purpose |
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Plausible
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(adj) Can be believed
(adj) reasonable (adj) worthy of belief SYN: Believable, credible, |
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Reprieve
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(n)A respite
(n) postponement of a sentence (n) a temporary suspension of the execution of a capital offender |
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Blighted
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(adj) Damaged
(adj) destroyed (adj) ruined |
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Credulous
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(adj) Gullible
(adj) ready or inclined to believe |
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Enshroud
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(v) to cover
(v) to surround or cover closely |
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Haughtiness
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(n) Arrogance
(n) pride (n) proud or disdainful behavior or actions |
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Plethora
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(n) An excess
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Repudiate
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(v) to turn away by not accepting, receiving, or considering
(v) to shun (v) to eschew |
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Blithe
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(adj) Free-spirited
(adj) carefree (adj) marked by or suggestive of lighthearted ease of mind and spirit |
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Headstrong
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(adj) Stubborn
(adj) unwilling to submit |
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Lackluster
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(adj)Dull
(adj) monotonous (adj) bland |
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Objective
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(adj)Unbiased
(adj) not subjective |
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Pliable
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(adj)Flexible
(adj) not stubborn (adj) susceptible of being modified in form or nature |
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Rescind
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(v) to retract
(v) to repeal (to annul by recalling or taking back |