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30 Cards in this Set
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Non sequitur (n) |
doesn't follow logically |
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Accrue (v) |
to collect |
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Nuance (n) |
subtlety |
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Arcane (adj.) |
known only to a few |
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Intercede (v) |
to speak for another |
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Urbane (adj.) |
suave |
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Solicitous (adj.) |
overly concerned |
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Wane (v) |
to fade |
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Query (v) |
to ask |
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Erudite (adj.) |
learned |
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Allusion (n) |
reference |
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Demeanor (n) |
behavior |
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Auspicious (adj.) |
favorable |
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Inane (adj.) |
silly; empty of meaning |
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August (adj.) |
worthy of respect |
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Schism (n) |
split |
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Abridge (v) |
to abbreviate |
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Imbroglio (n) |
fracas; fight |
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Denizen (n) |
inhabitant |
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Aspire (v) |
to seek to attain |
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Ferret (v) |
to seek out and uncover |
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Culpable (adj.) |
blameworthy |
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Detriment (n) |
drawback |
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Demagogue (n) |
a leader who appeals to emotion/prejudice to gain power |
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Inexorable (adj.) |
unyielding |
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Obviate (v) |
to make unnecessary |
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Salient (adj.) |
prominent; important; noticeable |
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Adamant (adj.) |
unbending |
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Beguile (v) |
to deceive |
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Opt (v) |
to choose |
