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30 Cards in this Set
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pique
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Noun
A state of vexation caused by a perceived slight or indignity; a feeling of wounded pride. |
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platitude
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Noun
A trite or banal remark or statement, especially one expressed as if it were original or significant. |
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postulate
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Transitive verb
1. To make claim for; demand. 2. To assume or assert the truth, reality, or necessity of, especially as a basis of an argument. |
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precipitous
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Adjective
1. Resembling a precipice; extremely steep. |
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predilection
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Noun
A partiality or disposition in favor of something; a preference. |
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proclivity
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Noun
A natural propensity or inclination; predisposition. |
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pundit
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Noun
1. A source of opinion; a critic: a political pundit. 2. A learned person. |
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quagmire
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Noun
1. Land with a soft muddy surface. |
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querulous
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Adjective
1. Given to complaining; peevish. 2. Expressing a complaint or grievance; grumbling: a querulous voice; querulous comments. |
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quip
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Noun
1. A clever, witty remark often prompted by the occasion. |
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quorum
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Noun
1. The minimal number of officers and members of a committee or organization, usually a majority, who must be present for valid transaction of business. |
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remonstrate
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Verb
tr. To say or plead in protest, objection, or reproof. |
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reticence
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Noun
1. The state or quality of being reticent; reserve. |
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rococo
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Noun
1. a. A style of art, especially architecture and decorative art, that originated in France in the early 18th century and is marked by elaborate ornamentation, as with a profusion of scrolls, foliage, and animal forms. |
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rout
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Noun
1. a. A disorderly retreat or flight following defeat. b. An overwhelming defeat. |
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sacrosanct
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Adjective
Regarded as sacred and inviolable. |
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sagacious
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Adjective
Having or showing keen discernment, sound judgment, and farsightedness. |
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scintillate
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Verb
1. To throw off sparks; flash. 2. To sparkle or shine |
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solicitous
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Adjective
1. a. Anxious or concerned: a solicitous parent. b. Expressing care or concern: made solicitous inquiries about our family |
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temerity
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Noun
Foolhardy disregard of danger; recklessness. |
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timorous
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Adjective
Full of apprehensiveness; timid. |
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truncate
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Transitive verb
Inflected forms: trun·cat·ed, trun·cat·ing, trun·cates 1. To shorten by or as if by cutting off. |
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turpitude
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Noun
1. Depravity; baseness. 2. A base act. |
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unctuous
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slippery, like oil
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vacuous
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Adjective
1. Devoid of matter; empty |
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variegated
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Transitive verb
Inflected forms: var·i·e·gat·ed, var·i·e·gat·ing, var·i·e·gates 1. To change the appearance of, especially by marking with different colors; streak. |
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venial
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Adjective
1. Easily excused or forgiven; pardonable: a venial offense |
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vilify
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Transitive verb
Inflected forms: vil·i·fied, vil·i·fy·ing, vil·i·fies To make vicious and defamatory statements about. |
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virile
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Adjective
1. Of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an adult male. |
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sophomoric
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Adjective
1. Of or characteristic of a sophomore. |
