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22 Cards in this Set
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Allusive |
characterized by indirect references |
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admonitory |
to warn gently |
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burlesque |
spoof |
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clinical |
analytical |
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colloquial |
informal |
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condescending |
patronizing |
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contentious |
argumentative |
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didactic |
intended for instruction |
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diffident |
reserved |
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disdainful |
insulting |
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facetious |
tongue-in-cheek |
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flippant |
brash |
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guileless |
candid |
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impetuous |
impulsive |
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incisive |
clear and sharp/penetrating |
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insipid |
unimaginative |
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lugubrious |
really sad |
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obsequious |
fawning |
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pedantic |
pretentious |
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restrained |
controlled |
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sardonic |
cynically mocking |
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turgid |
excessively embellished |
