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15 Cards in this Set
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Quandary-(n.)
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a state of perplexity or uncertainty, esp. as to what to do; dilemma
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Prolific-(adj.)
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producing in large quantities or with great frequency; highly productive
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Placate-(v.)
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to appease or pacify, esp. by concessions or conciliatory gestures
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Vindictive-(adj.)
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disposed or inclined to revenge; vengeful
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Meticulous-(adj.)
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taking or showing extreme care about minute details; precise; thorough
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Lethargic- (adj.)
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drowsy; sluggish
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Savory- (adj.)
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pleasant or agreeable in taste or smell
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Parsimonious- (adj)
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frugal; stingy; don't want to share
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laconic-(adj.)
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using few words; expressing much in few words; concise
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Sanction- (n.)
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authoritative permission or approval, as for an action
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Salutary- (adj.)
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favorable to or promoting health; healthful
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Supercilious- (adj.)
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haughtily disdainful or contemptuous, as a person or a facial expression; fake; phony
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Vilify- (v.)
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to speak ill of ; defame; slander
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Apocryphal- (adj.)
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of doubtful authorship or authenticity; truth is in question;
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Enigma- (n.)
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a puzzling or inexplicable occurrence or situation; mystery;
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