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58 Cards in this Set
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imprimatur
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formal approval
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incisive
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sharp, cutting, direct (think incision)
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inclined
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angled/favoring a certain point of view
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induce
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to persuade/bring about (induicement =persuasion)
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infatuated
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foolishly passionate
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intelligible
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understandable
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jest
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joke or funny action
to joke or tease |
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jocular
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humorous/joking
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judicious
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wise/appropriate not extreme
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kudos
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honor/glory
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laud
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to praise
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laureate
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deserving honor/an honored person
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levity
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humor
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luminary
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a famous person
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marvel
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to be amazed at/something causing wonder
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meticulous
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precise/detatiloed
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mirth
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good cheer/happineess
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notable
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remarkable
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novel
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new/unusual
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oblige
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to do a favor/require
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panegyric
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speech full or praise
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paragon
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a model of excellence
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paramount
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most important
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plaudit
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to praise
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plausiblle
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believalbe/likely opposite=implausible
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predilection
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special liking/preference
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proclivity
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natural tendency/preference
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prodigy
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genius
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profound
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deep/full of meaning
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propensity
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special liking/preference
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protagonist
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main character
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prudent
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careful/cautious
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rave
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a highly positive review/express enthusiasm about
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redoubtable
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intimidating
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regard
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attention/respect
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relish
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enjoyment/to enjoy
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revere
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respect greatly
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rhapsody
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enthusiastic expression of joy
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romantic
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a dremaer/idealistic/involving love
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sage
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wise. a wise person, also an herb and words sagacious/sagacity
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savant
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one who knows alot
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savor
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to enjoy/taste smell of something
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savvy
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well informed/experienced
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scrupulous
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strictly honest
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shrewd
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smart
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slant
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to favor one point of view/bias
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substance
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matter/validity/reality
substantiate=to prove/confirm substantial=large/real |
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tout
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advertise/higly praise
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transcend
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go beyond
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tribute
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gratitude/honor
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venerate
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to worship, venerable=deserving respect
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vivacity
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enery/liveliness
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wary
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cautious/watchful
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watershed
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critical or turning point
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whim
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sudden/random desire
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wit
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cleverness/humor
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yearn
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desire strongly
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zeal
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enthusiasm (zealous, enthusiastic)
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