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175 Cards in this Set
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Indigenous
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Definition: native, orginating in a place (adj)
synonyms: innote, congenital, inborn, inherit Antonyms: acquire, unnatural |
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Subjective
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Definition: relating to the mind as the subject of experience (adj)
Synonyms: n/a Antonyms: objective |
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Paradox
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Definition: seeming contradiction or an actual contradiction (n)
Synonyms: contradiction Antonyms: n/a |
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Anomalous
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Definition: irregular, unusual (adj)
Synonyms: abnormal Antonyms: normal |
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Viscous
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Definition: having a thick consistency, gelatinous (adj)
Synonyms: viscid Antonyms: n/a |
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Ephemeral
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Definition: fleeting, of short life or duration
Synonyms: momentary Antonyms: enduring |
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Corroborate
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Definition: to confirm, to make certain
Synonyms: confirm, substinate Antonyms: contradict |
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Implicit
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Definition: implied, tactily understood (adj)
Synonyms: understood, hidden |
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Lucid
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Definition: clear, understandable
Synonyms: clear Antonyms: blury, unclear |
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Prodigal
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Definition: foolishly generous, not thrifty (adj)
Synonyms: n/a Antonyms: thrifty |
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Feign
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Definition: to pretend
Synonyms: fake, pretend, Antonyms: real |
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Specious
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Definition: having the deceptive look of truth (adj)
Synonyms: false, hollow, phony Antonyms: n/a |
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Arbitrary
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Definition: random, capricious, impartial
Synonyms: random, illogical Antonyms: n/a |
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Interpid
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Definition: blod, fearless
Synonyms: bold, fearless Antonyms: fear |
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Antagonism
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Definition: hostility, enmity
Synonyms: rivalry, opposition Antonyms: cooperation |
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Antipahty
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Definition: strong feeling against, dislike for
Synonyms: opposition, aversion Antonyms: n/a |
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Dogma
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Definition: firmly held belief
Synonyms: creed, doctorine Antonyms: n/a |
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Pertinent
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Definition: clearly relevant
Synonyms: n/a Antonyms: n/a |
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Variance
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Definition: difference, disagreement
Synonyms: difference, disagreement Antonyms: similar, agreements |
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Incompatible
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Definition: not well matched, unsuited
Synonyms: unsuited, unmatched Antonyms: matched, suited for |
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Isolate
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Definition: to seperate and make along or single
Synonyms: seperate, segregate Antonyms: conjoin, unite |
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Sever
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Definition: to cut off completely
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eccentric
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Definition: unusual, strange (adj)
Synonyms: codger, crank Antonyms: conformer, follower |
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redundant
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Definition: repetitive, and thus unnecessary (adj)
Synonyms: surplus, unnecessary Antonyms: scarce |
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precursor
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Definition: a necessary predecessor
Synonyms: forrunner, originiator Antonyms: successor |
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defer
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Definition: to postpone, or to submit to another (v)
Synonyms: adjourn, suspend Antonyms: bring forward |
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catalyst
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Definition: a thing that sets another in motion or causes change (n)
Synonyms: means, method Antonyms: n/a |
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disarm
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Definition: to deprive of weapons,or to win over, ingratiate (v)
Synonyms: deactivate, neutrilize Antonyms: to arm, |
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prone
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Definition: inclined, or the position of lying face down (adj)
Synonyms: flat, level Antonyms: standing |
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profound
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Definition: deep, thoughtful (adj)
Synonyms: deep, thoughtful Antonyms: surfaced |
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torque
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Definition: rotational force, twist (n)
Synonyms: n/a Antonyms: n/a |
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Digress
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Definition: to move away from (v)
Synonyms: deviate, wander Antonyms: n/a |
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diverge
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Definition: to go apart in different directions (v)
Synonyms: move apart, seperate Antonyms: bring together, converge |
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tangential
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Definition: peripheral, not on the subject at hand (adj)
Synonyms: lateral, divergent |
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tacit
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Definition: unspoken yet understood (adj)
Synonyms: unspoken, implicit Antonyms: explicit |
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whimsy
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Definition: caprice, a playful thing
Synonyms: fancy, desire Anotonyms: reality |
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abstract
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Definition: theoretical(adj), or to summerize (v), or a summary (n)
Synonyms: precis, condense Antonyms: figurative |
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inherent
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Definition: in the essential nature of a thing (adj)
Synonyms: intrinsic, innate Antonyms: n/a |
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dubious
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Definition: doubtful, questionable (adj)
Synonyms: doubtful, uncertain Antonyms: certain |
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pourous
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Definition: having pores, having minute holes
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plummet
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Definition: to fall suddenly
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circumlocution
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Definition: excessive speaking, wordliness
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perturb
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Definition: to disquiet, upset
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opaque
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Definition: not transparent, not letting light through
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impenetrable
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Definition: unable to be penetrated, pierced
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desiccate
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Definition: to dry out, dehydrate
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phenomenon
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Definition: an occurrence
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fallacy
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Definition: a logical flaw, mistake (n)
Synonyms: myth Antonyms: n/a |
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demur
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Definition: to hesitate
Synonyms: protest, hesitate Antonyms: to be firm |
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assert
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Definition: to state without need of proof
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refute
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Definition: to disprove, to argue against
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inquisitive
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Definition: curious, seeking knowledge
Synonyms: curious Antonyms: shy |
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mundane
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Definition: everyday, pedestrian
Synonyms: daily |
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coherent
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Definition: intelligible, consistent
Synoyms: consistent |
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equivocal
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Definition: wavering, vacillating
Synonyms: vacillitate |
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harangue
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Definition: long, complaining speech
Synoyms: lecture |
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Jargon
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Definition: specialized vocabulary
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Succinct
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concise stating few words
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diffuse
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to spready thinly, or scattered
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articulate
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well spoken, intelligible, or to speak clearly and distincly
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garrulous
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extremly talkative
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orate
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to make a speech esp. pompously
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laconic
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of few words, reticent
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obscure
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to hide or hidden, vague, not easily understood
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chicanery
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flim flam, trickery
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furtive
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secret, sneaky
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volatile
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unstable, likely to explode or vaporize
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extemporize
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to speak spontaneoulsy
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zealot
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one who has great enthusiasm, esp. for a cause
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espouse
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to take to oneself, to adopt a belief
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provocative
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tending to stimulate
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superflousou
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excess, extra
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expend
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to use up
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paragon
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Definition: an ideal, a perfect model
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nullify
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Definition: negate, make invalid
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consummate
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Definition: complete, accomplish (v); or perfect, to a high degree
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arduous
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Definition: difficult, strenuous
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felicity
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Definition: happiness, pleasantness
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prodigy
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Definition: very talented child
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guile
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Definition: cunning, trickery
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ingenious
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Definition: extremely clever, original
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imperative
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Definition: necessary, immediately important
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constrain
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Definition: restrict, confine
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suppress
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Definition: keep secret, contain, inhibit
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capitulate
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Definition: give in, surrender
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obsequious
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Definition: sycophantic, fawning
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placate
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Definition: please, pacify
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affluent
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Definition: wealthy
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zeal
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Definition: fanaticaly enthusiasm
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inhibit
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Definition: restrain, forbid
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plasticity
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Definition: malleability, strtchiness
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cynic
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Definition: one who has an attidtude of contempt, distrust
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bolster
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Definition: support
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resolute
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Definition: determined, faithful
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connoisseur
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Definition: one who appreciates fine things
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decorous
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Definition: in good taste, very proper
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euphemism
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Definition: mild word or phrase substituted for an offensive one
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pedantic
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Definition: overly scholarly
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bombast
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Definition: pompous speech
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jeer
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Definition: to taunt, deride
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disingenuous
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Definition: seemingly honest while not being so
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propriety
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Definition: appropriateness, social acceptability
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heretic
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Definition: one who holds unorthodox or unapproved beliefs
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authentic
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Definition: genuine, trustworthy
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eradicate
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Definition: to eliminate completely
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gist
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Definition: general meaning, essence
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objective
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Definition: empirically provable, existing independently
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affiliation
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Definition: connnection, association
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apposite
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Definition: relevant, to the point
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antithesis
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Definition: direct opposite
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heterogeneous
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Definition: mixed, made up of unlike elements
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stereotype
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Definition: a generalized judgment of a group
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paradigm
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Definition: model, theoretical framework
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precedent
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Definition: earlier example setting a rule
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conform
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Definition: to adapt or be compliant with
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correspond
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Definition: to match, to conform, to parallel
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dissent
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Definition: to disagree
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nuance
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Definition: slight distinction, shade of difference
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negligible
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Definition: insignificant, not to be considered
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trivial
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Definition: minor, not important
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subordinate
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Definition: depending on, subservient to
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depletion
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Definition: lessening
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alloy
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Definition: a mixture, esp. of metal
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eclectic
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Definition: having varying elements
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convoluted
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Definition: intricate, coiled, twisted
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inextricable
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Definition: not able to be untangled
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labyrinth
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Definition: maze
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multifarious
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Definition: diverse, or great variety
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consolidate
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Definition: to join together, merge
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component
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Definition: essential element, part
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shard
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Definition: fragment esp. of glass or poverty
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comprehensive
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Definition: all-inclusive
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pervasive
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Definition: throughout, in every part
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plethora
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Definition: multiplicity, excessive amount
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fracas
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Definition: riot, fight
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gratuitous
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Definition: uncalled for, not warranted
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pandemonium
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Definition: noisy chaos, bedlam
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sporadic
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Definition: occasional, infrequent
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prologue
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Definition: introductory passage
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incipient
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Definition: beginning, budding
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definitive
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Definition: authoritative
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nexus
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connection, center
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sequential
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Definition: in order, arranged serially
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conflate
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Definition: to blend together esp. a text
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quorum
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Definition: number of members of a governing body necessary in order to proceed
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troupe
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Definition: group of performers
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intrinsic
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Definition: of the essential nature of a thing
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orthodox
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Definition: adhering to a strict set of beliefs
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maverick
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Definition: intrepid person
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aberrant
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Definition: deviating from the norm
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enumerate
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Definition: to count
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fusion
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Definition: merging of diverse parts into a whole
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dichotomy
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Definition: separation into two parts
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anarchronism
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Definition: a thing or person out of place in time
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fledgling
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Definition: young, inexpirenced
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exigent
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Definition: needing swift action
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inopportune
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Definition: not timely, inappropriate
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alacrity
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Definition: promptness, eagerness
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adjourn
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Definition: to suspend, as a meeting
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prevalent
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Definition: common, frequent
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labile
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Definition: unstable, open to change
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equilibrium
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Definition: state of balance
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riveting
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Definition: commanding full attention, fascinating
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cessation
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Definition: stoppage, ceasing
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relinquish
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Definition: to let go, give up
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renegade
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Definition: an outlaw, one who is unconventional
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supersede
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Definition: to supplant
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reciprocate
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Definition: to gie and take, to return, to pay back
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crusade
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Definition: a zealous campaign for a cause
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seminal
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Definition: original, or relation to seeds or semen
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endow
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Definition: to grant as a gift
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nugatory
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Definition: negligible, having no effect
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unassailable
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Definition: not questionable, not doubtable
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flaccid
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Definition: limp, drooping
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dynamic
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Definition: in motion
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