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20 Cards in this Set
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Adversity |
Hardship |
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Broach |
Start to discuss; approach |
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Deference |
Respect |
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Esoteric |
Obscure and difficult to understand |
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Hoary |
Old |
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Lavish |
On a grand scale; wasteful |
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Obtuse |
Mentally dull |
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Portent |
A warning sign; omen |
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Revere |
Worship |
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Tome |
Large book |
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Advocate |
Support |
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Brusque |
Blunt; abrupt |
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Defoliate |
Cause leaves to fall off |
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Espouse |
Promote;take up; support |
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Hone |
Sharpen; increase; whet |
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Lax |
Careless; not strict |
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Obviate |
Avoid; make unnecessary |
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Poseur |
Someone who gets put on an act |
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Riddled |
Full of (usually full of holes) |
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Torpid |
Inactive; lazy; stagnant |
