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38 Cards in this Set
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erratic
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unpredictable
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idiosyncrasy
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a way of behavior that it unusual or peculiar
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regressive
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becoming less advanced
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devoid
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entirely lacking, or free from
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fastidious
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concerned about accuracy, picky
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sedulous
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a person showing dedication and diligence
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petulant
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childish, annoying
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mercenary
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concerned about making money at the expense of ethics
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treacly
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sweet
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cursory
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superficial
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prosaic
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dull, unimaginative, not romantic
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consecrate
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sacred
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vocation
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a calling, life's work
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nostalgia
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a remembrance, look back favorably
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indignation
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resentment, strongly disagree
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remiss
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to neglect, lacking care or attention
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adept
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skillful
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contemptuous
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scornful
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quell
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to stop
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conflagration
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fire
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ineffable
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indescribable
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articulate
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well spoken
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consummate
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to make whole, complete
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deleterious
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harmful
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presumptive
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predisposition, behaving as one who assumes
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vacillated
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indecisive, not consistent
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sermonized
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go on and on, to give a sermon
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vindictive
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a strong unreasoning desire for revenge
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discernment
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ability to judge well
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holistic
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emphasizing the organic or functional relation between parts and the whole. AS A WHOLE
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censure
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express severe disapproval
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equitable
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equal
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eulogy
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a speech or piece of writing with positive praise
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shroud
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a covering, a blanket
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opportune
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favorable, appropriate
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instantaneous
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done instantly
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intermittent
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occurring at irregular intervals
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dubious
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causing doubt
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