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36 Cards in this Set
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ubiquitous
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existing everywhere, widespread
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umbrage
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resentment, offense
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uncanny
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of supernatural character or origin
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unctuous
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smooth or greasy in texture, appearance, manner
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undulate
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to move in waves
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upbraid
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to criticize or scold severely
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usurp
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to seize by force, take possession of without right
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utilitarian
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relating to or aiming at usefulness
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utopia
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an imaginary and remote place of perfection
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vacillate
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to fluctuate, hesitate
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vacuous
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lack of content or ideas, stupid
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validate
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to confirm, support, corroborate
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vapid
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lacking liveliness, dull
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variegated
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diversified, distinctly marked
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vehemently
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marked by intense force or emotion
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veneer
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a superficial or deceptively attractive appearance, façade
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venerable
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deserving of respect because of age or achievement
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venerate
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to regard with respect or to honor
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veracity
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truthfulness, accuracy
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verbose
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wordy, impaired by wordiness
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verdant
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green in tint or color
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vestige
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a mark or trace of something lost or vanished
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vex
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to confuse or annoy
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vicarious
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experiencing through another
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vicissitude
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event that occurs by chance
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vigilant
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watchful, alert
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vilify
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to lower in importance, defame
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vindicate
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to avenge
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vindictive
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vengeful
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virtuoso
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one who excels in an art
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viscous
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not free flowing, syrupy
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vitriolic
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having a caustic quality
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vituperate
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to berate
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vivacious
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lively, sprightly
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vocation
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the work in which someone is employed, profession
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vociferous
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loud, boisterous
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