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15 Cards in this Set
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paucity
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(n.) something small in quantity, insufficiency of number
synonyms: dearth, scarcity, deficiency, paltriness |
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didactic
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(adj.) instructive, designed or inteded to teach
synonyms: edifying, pedantic, expository, hortatory |
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extol
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(v.) to praise hightly, applaud
synonyms: laud, eulogize, panegyrize, exalt |
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gregarious
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(adj.) outgoing, fond of the company of others, sociable
synonyms: amiable, convival, affable, genial |
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impetuous
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(adj.) rash, quick to act without thinking, extremely impatient
synonyms: restive, impulsive, unbridled, hasty |
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ineffable
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(adj.) inexpressible, a feeling that cannot be put into words
synonyms: unutterable, unspeakable, indescribable, untellable |
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licentious
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(adj.) lacking moral restraint, especially in sexual conduct
synonyms: dissolute, lubricious, promiscuous, lascivious |
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nonchalant
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(adj.) coolly unconcerned, casually indifferent
synonyms:blase, insouciant, dispassionate, imperturbable |
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obstreperous
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(adj.) resisting control or restraint in a difficult manner
synonyms: boisterous, vociferous, disorderly, unruly |
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petulant
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(adj.) impatient or irritable over petty things, ill-tempered
synonyms: querulous, cautious, peevish, cranky |
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verbose
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(adj.) using too many words, wordy
synonyms: garrulous, loquacious, prolix, voluble |
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spurious
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(adj.) flase, fake, lacking authenticity
synonyms: suppositious, fabricated, illusory, fictitious |
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preclude
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(v.) to prevent something from happening, to make impossible
synonyms: impede, obviate, avert, forestall |
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vacuous
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(adj.) lacking content or ideas, empty, vacant, stupid
synonyms: superficial, inane, unintelligent, unreasoning |
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transient
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(adj.) temporary, lasting only a short while, momentary
synonyms: ephemeral, evanescent, transitory, fugacious |
