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45 Cards in this Set
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empirical
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(adj) based on observation or experiment
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endemic
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(adj) characteristic of or often found in a particular region or people
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enervate
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(v) to weaken; to reduce in vitality
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enigmatic
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(adj) mysterious; obscure; difficult to understand
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ennui
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(n) dissatisfaction and restlessness resulting from boredom or apathy
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ephemeral
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(adj) brief; fleeting
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equivocate
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(v) to use vague language with a deceptive intent
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erudite
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(adj) very learned; scholarly
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esoteric
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(adj) intended for or understood by a small, specific group
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eulogy
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(n) speech honoring the dead
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divulge
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(v) to disclose something secret
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credulous
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(adj) gullible; believes too readily
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chicanery
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trickery or subterfuge
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demur
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(v) to question or oppose
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convoluted
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(adj) complex or complicated
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derision
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(n) scorn, ridicule; contemptuous treatment
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discretion
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(n) cautious reserve in speech; ability to make responsible decisions
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disinterested
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(adj) indifferent; free from self-interest
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disparage
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(v) to slight or belittle
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dissemble
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(v) to disguise or conceal; to mislead
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dogmatic
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(adj) stubbornly opinionated
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ebullience
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(n)quality of lively or enthusaistic expression of thoughts and feelings
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eccentric
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(adj) departing from norms or conventions
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eclectic
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(adj) composed of elements drawn from different sources
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effrontery
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(n) extreme boldness; presumptuousness
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eloquent
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(adj) well-spoken; articulate
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disabuse
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(v) to undeceive; to set right
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convention
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(n) generally agreed-upon practice
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emollient
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(adj) soothing (to the skin); making less harsh
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contrite
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(adj) regretful; pertinent; seeking forgiveness
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dearth
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(n) smallness of quantity; scarcity; lack
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decorum
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(n) polite or appropriate conduct or behavior
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cynicism
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(n) attitude that all people are motivated by selfishness
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complaisance
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(n) willingness to comply wiht wishes of others
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culpable
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(adj) deserving blame
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cogent
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convincing; appealing to the mind or reason
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chary
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(adj) wary, cautious
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dessicate
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(v) to dry out or dehydrate; make dry or dull
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contentious
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(adj) argumentative; quarrelsome
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dilettante
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(n) one with superficial interest in the arts or a branch of knowledge
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didactic
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(adj) intended to teach or instruct
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diatribe
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(n) harsh denunciation
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elegy
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(n) mournful poem
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connoisseur
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(n) expert; astute judge in matters of taste
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discordant
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(adj) conflicting; dissonant or harsh in sound
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