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123 Cards in this Set
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curtail |
to make less |
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corrosive |
bitingly sarcastic |
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corroborate |
to support with evidence |
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demean |
to lower in status |
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defiant |
showing bold resistance |
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ecstatic |
overwhelmingly emotional |
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dubious |
questionable |
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disdain |
feeling of contempt |
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elate |
to fill with joy |
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egotist |
self-important person |
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deferment |
the act of delaying |
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duplicity |
deceptive though, speech or action |
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disconcert |
to throw into confusion |
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discern |
to recognize as separate or distinct |
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diffident |
lacking self-confidence |
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derelict |
abandoned |
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drub |
defeat decisively |
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embellish |
to decorate |
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conduit |
means for transmitting or distributing |
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epistolary |
contained or carried on in letters |
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entangle |
to involve in trouble |
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derivative |
lacking originality |
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demeanor |
behavior towards others |
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eloquent |
fluent |
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elusive |
hard to grasp |
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epitaph |
brief statement honoring a dead person |
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equitable |
fair and equal |
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eulogy |
speech or writing in praise of a dead person |
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euphoria |
feeling of great happiness |
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exalt |
to elevate by praise |
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extant |
currently existing |
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extenuating |
partially excusing |
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extol |
to praise highly |
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facade |
false or superficial appearance |
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fickle |
lacking constancy, changeable |
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fidelity |
state of being faithful |
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flagrant |
noticeably offensive |
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flaunt |
to display showily |
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flourish |
to make bold, sweeping gestures |
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foil |
one that enhances or underscores by contrast |
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frugal |
thrifty, cheap |
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futile |
without purpose, completely ineffective |
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gargantuan |
gigantic |
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garish |
offensively bright |
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genial |
sympathetic, friendly |
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grandiose |
with affection of grandeur |
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gravity |
importance, significance |
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hedonism |
belief that pleasure is the sole aim in life |
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heed |
to pay attention to |
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heinous |
shockingly evil |
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illuminate |
to make clear |
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immoderate |
beyond usual or proper limits |
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impenitent |
lacking remorse |
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implausible |
unbelievable |
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implement |
to carry out or accomplish |
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inauspicious |
not favorable |
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incidental |
minor |
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incisive |
impressively direct and decisive |
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incongruous |
not harmonious, incompatible |
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incumbent |
imposed as a duty |
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indecorous |
in bad taste |
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induce |
to influence or cause |
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inflammatory |
tending to excite anger |
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insinuate |
to suggest indirectly |
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insolence |
boldness or rudeness |
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interminable |
never ending, or seemingly endless |
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intricate |
having complex and interrelated parts |
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inviolable |
secure from assault or trespass |
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iridescent |
having a lustrous or attractive quality |
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lenient |
mild or tolerant |
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liability |
disadvantage |
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lurid |
causing horror, shocking |
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mandate |
formal order |
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manifest |
obvious |
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mediate |
to come between parties in order to reconcile |
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melee |
a tumultuous fight among several people |
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methodical |
performed in an orderly manner |
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meticulous |
extremely careful regarding details |
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mundane |
practical, ordinary |
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negate |
to make invalid |
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oblivious |
lacking awareness |
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opportune |
suitable or convenient |
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pallid |
lacking color |
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parity |
equality |
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pathos |
a quality that evokes sympathetic pity |
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penurious |
extremely stingy |
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periodic |
occurring at regular intervals |
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placebo |
an inactive substance used in medial testing |
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plaudits |
enthusiastic approval |
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polarize |
breaking up into opposing groups |
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pomp |
showy display |
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precept |
a general rule of action |
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preclude |
to rule out in advance |
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pretense |
false intention or purpose |
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pretentious |
making unjustified claims |
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prominence |
importance |
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proximity |
closeness |
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prudent |
marked by wisdom, shrewd |
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punctual |
on time |
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rail |
to scold in harsh language |
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rancorous |
marked by deep ill-will |
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raucous |
noisy, rowdy |
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recrimination |
a retaliatory accusation |
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redouble |
to make twice as great |
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refurbish |
to brighten or freshen |
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regale |
to amuse |
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regurgitate |
to pour out or throw back |
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rehash |
to discuss again |
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repentant |
feeling regret |
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retroactive |
effective as of a prior time or condition |
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revive |
to bring back to life |
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revoke |
to cancel by taking back |
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rhapsody |
state of great happiness |
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serenity |
calmness |
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servile |
fearfully submissive |
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solace |
source of consolation |
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stifle |
to repress or discourage |
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straddle |
to favor opposing sides |
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supple |
flexible |
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trove |
valuable collection |
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turmoil |
extreme confusion, agitation |
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unscrupulous |
lacking principles |
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untenable |
not able to be defended |
