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20 Cards in this Set
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Augur
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Fortune Teller
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Apposite
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Adjective
Apt in the circumstances or in relation to something. Synonyms appropriate - proper - suitable - apt - pertinent - fit |
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Bilk
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Verb
Obtain (money) fraudulently. Synonyms cheat - deceive - swindle - rook - gyp - trick |
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Charisma
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Noun
Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others. A divinely conferred power or talent. |
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Debilitate
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Verb
Make (someone) weak and infirm: Synonyms weaken - enfeeble - enervate - impair - emasculate |
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Execrable
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Adjective
Extremely bad or unpleasant. Synonyms abominable - odious - loathsome - abhorrent - detestable |
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Impinge
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Have an effect or impact
Synonyms collide - hit - strike - bump |
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Labyrinth
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Noun
A complicated passage in which it is difficult to find one's way Synonyms maze |
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Narcissism
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Noun
Excessive or erotic interest in oneself and one's physical appearance. |
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Niggardly
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Not Generous, Selfish
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Pastiche
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Noun
An artistic work in a style that imitates that of another work, artist, or period. Verb Imitate the style of (an artist or work). |
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Precarious
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Adjective
Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse. ( 2 ).Dependent on chance; uncertain. Synonyms uncertain - insecure - dubious - doubtful - unsafe |
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Rapport
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Noun
A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings. Synonyms relation - connection - relationship - link |
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Utilitarian
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Adjective
Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive. |
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Vacuous
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Adjective
Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless |
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Vagary
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Noun
An unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or in someone's behavior |
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Viable
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Capable of working successfully; Feasible
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Xenophobia
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Noun
Intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries. |
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Zany
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Adjective
Amusingly Synonyms buffoon - fool - clown |
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Zealot
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Noun
A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals. Synonyms fanatic - bigot - devotee |
