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25 Cards in this Set
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Apathetic
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adj.
Not interested in anything |
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benediction
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N.
an expression of approval or good wishes |
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Caterwaul
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n.
a loud howl or cry that sounds like a cat in heat |
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contingency
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n.
an event that may occur in the future, especially a problem, emergency, or expense that might arise unexpectedly, needs to be dealt with, and therefore must be prepared for. |
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corroborate
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v.
to confirm; to give or represent evidence of the truth of something |
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defunct
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adj.
no longer valid or functional |
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denizen
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n.
a habitual visitor to a place |
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dilatory
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adj.
tending to waste time or move slowly |
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echolalia
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n.
the compulsive repetition of words spoken by somebody else, often a sign of a psychiatric disorder |
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extemporize
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v.
to perform or speak without having made any preparation |
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feign
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v.
to imitate or copy somebody or something |
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fortuitous
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adj.
happening by chance |
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garrulous
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adj.
using too many words |
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harrowing
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adj.
extremely disturbing or distressing |
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ineffable
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adj.
incapable of being expressed or described in words |
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libel
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n.
a false and malicious published statement that damages somebody's reputation |
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meretricious
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adj.
attractive in a superficial or vulgar manner |
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precipiate
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v.
to make something happen suddenly and quickly |
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portentous
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adj.
inspiring wonder and amazement |
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prig
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n.
somebody who takes pride in behaving in a very correct proper way, and who feels morally superior to people with more relaxed standards |
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redolent
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adj.
with a strong pleasant aroma |
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somnabulate
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v.
to sleepwalk |
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staid
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adj.
sedate and settled in habits or temperament, sometimes to the point of dullness |
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vacuous
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adj.
lacking ideas or intelligence |
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wan
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adj.
lacking brightness |
