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20 Cards in this Set
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anachronistic (adj)
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out-of-date, not attributed to the correct historical period
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abhor (v)
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to really hate
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capacious (adj)
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very large; spacious
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condescending (adj)
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possessing an attitude of superiority, patronizing
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disdain (v)
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to regard with scorn or contempt
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divergent (adj)
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separating, moving in different directions from a particular point
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circuitous (adj)
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indirect, taking the longest route
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exasperation (n)
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irritation, frustration
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provocative (adj)
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tending to provoke a response, e.g., anger or disagreement
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spontaneity (n)
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impulsive action, unplanned events
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superfluous (adj)
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extra, more than enough, redundant
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surreptitious (adj)
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secret, stealthy
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adversity (n)
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misfortune, an unfavorable turn of events
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aesthetic (adj)
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pertaining to beauty or the arts
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opulent (adj)
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wealthy
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ostentatious (adj)
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showy, displaying wealth
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pretentious (adj)
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pretending to be important, intelligent or cultured
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prosperity (n)
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wealth or success
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reverence (n)
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worship, profound respect
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florid (adj)
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red-colored, flushed; gaudy, ornate
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