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47 Cards in this Set
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Decorum, Decorous |
Appropriateness of behavior or conduct; conforming to acceptable standards |
Similar meaning to: Correctness, Decency, Etiquette, Manners, Mores, Propriety, Seemliness |
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Deference, Defer, Deferential |
Respect, courtesy; to delay; courteous and respectful |
Similar meaning to: Homage, Honor, Obeisance, Respect, Reverence, Veneration |
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πDeride, Derision, Derisive |
To speak of or treat with contempt; mockery and taunts; in a mocking manner |
Similar meaning to: Gibe, Jeer, Mock, Ridicule, Scoff, Sneer, Taunt |
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πDesiccate, Desiccant |
To dry out throughly; something that removes water from another substance |
Similar meaning to: Dehydrate, Dry, Parch |
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Desultory |
Jumping from one thing to another; disconnected |
Similar meaning to: Aimless, Disconnected, Erratic, Haphazard, Indiscriminate, Objectless, Purposeless, Random, Stray, Unconsidered, Unplanned |
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Diatribe |
An abusive, condemnatory speech |
Similar meaning to: Fulmination, Harangue, Invective, Jeremiad, Malediction, Obloquy, Tirade |
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Diffident |
Lacking self-confidence |
Similar meaning to: Backward, Bashful, Coy, Demure, Modest, Retiring, Self-effacing, Shy, Timid |
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Dilate |
To make larger; to expand |
Similar meaning to: Amplify, Develop, Elaborate, Enlarge, Expand, Expatiate |
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Dilatory |
Intended to delay |
Similar meaning to: Dragging, Flagging, Laggard, Lagging, Slow, Slow-footed, Slow-going, Slow-paced, Tardy |
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Dilettante |
Someone with an amateurish and superficial interest in a topic |
Similar meaning to: Amateur, Dabbler, Superficial, Tyro |
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Dirge |
A funeral hymn or mournful speech |
Similar meaning to: Elegy, Lament |
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Disabuse |
To set right; to free from error |
Similar meaning to: Correct, Undeceive |
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Discern, Discernment |
To perceive or recognize; taste and cultivation |
Similar meaning to: Catch, Descry, Detect, Differentiate, Discriminate, Distinguish, Espy, Glimpse, Know, Separate, Spot, Spy, Tell |
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Disparate |
Fundamentally different; entirely unlike |
Similar meaning to: Different, Dissimilar, Divergent, Diverse, Variant, Various |
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Dissemble |
To present a false appearance; to disguise ones real intentions or character |
Similar meaning to: Affect, Assume, Cloak, Counterfeit, Camouflage, Dissimulate, Masquerade, Simulate |
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π Dissonance |
A harsh and disagreeable combination, often of sounds |
Similar meaning to: Clash, Contention, Discord, Dissension, Dissent, Dissidence, Friction, Strife, Variance |
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Dogma |
A firmly held opinion, often a religious belief |
Similar meaning to: Creed, Doctrine, Teaching, Tenet |
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Dogmatic |
Dictatorial in one's opinions |
Similar meaning to: Authoritarian, Doctrinaire, Imperious, Magisterial |
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Dupe |
To deceive; a person who is easily deceived |
Similar meaning to: Beguile, Betray, Bluff, Cozen, Deceive, Delude |
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Eclectic |
Selecting from or made up from a variety of sources |
Similar meaning to: Broad, Catholic, Diverse |
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Efficacy |
Effectiveness |
Similar meaning to: Dynamism, Efficiency, Force, power, Productiveness, Proficiency, Strength, Vigor |
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Elegy |
A sorrowful poem or speech |
Similar meaning to: Dirge, Lament |
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Eloquent |
Persuasive and moving, especially in speech |
Similar meaning to: Articulate, Expressive, Fluent, Meaningful, Significant, Smooth-spoken |
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Esoteric |
Known or understood by only a few |
Similar meaning to: Abstruse, Arcane, Obscure |
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Estimable, Esteem |
Admirable; high regard |
Similar meaning to: Commendable, Creditable, Honorable, Laudable, Meritorious, Praiseworthy, Respectable, Venerable, Worthy |
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π Eulogy |
Speech in praise of someone |
Similar meaning to: Commend, Extol, Laud |
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Euphemism |
Use of an inoffensive word or phrase in place of a more distasteful one |
Similar meaning to: Circumlocution, Whitewash |
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Exacerbate |
To make worse |
Similar meaning to: Annoy, Aggravate, Intensify, Irritate, Provoke |
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Exculpate |
To clear from blame; prove innocent |
Similar meaning to: Absolve, Acquit, Clear, Exonerate, Vindicate |
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Exigent |
Urgent; requiring immediate action |
Similar meaning to: Critical, Imperative, Needed, Urgent |
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Exonerate |
To clear of blame |
Similar meaning to: Exculpate, Vindicate, Absolve, Acquit, Clear |
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Explicit, Explicable, Explicate |
Clearly stated or shown; forthright in expression; capable of being explained; to give a detailed explanation |
Similar meaning to: Candid, Frank, Straightforward, Unequivocal |
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Fanatical |
Acting excessively enthusiastic; filled with extreme, unquestioned devotion |
Similar meaning to: Extremist, Fiery, Frenzied, Zealous |
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Emulate |
To copy; to try to equal or excel |
Similar meaning to: Ape, Imitate, Simulate |
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Fawn |
To grovel |
Similar meaning to: Bootlick, Grovel, Pander, Toady |
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π Fervid |
Intensely emotional; feverish |
Similar meaning to: Burning, Impassioned, Passionate, Vehement, Zealous |
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Florid |
Excessively decorated or embellished |
Similar meaning to: Baroque, Elaborate, Flamboyant, Ornate, Ostentatious, Rococo |
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Foment |
To arouse or incite |
Similar meaning to: Agitate, Impassion, Inflame, Instigate, Kindle |
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Frugality |
A tendency to be thrifty or cheap |
Similar meaning to: Economical, Parsimony, Prudence, Sparing |
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π Enervate, Unnerve |
To reduce in strength; to deprive of strength or courage |
Similar meaning to: Debilitate, Enfeeble, Sap, Weaken |
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π Engender |
To produce, cause, or bring about |
Similar meaning to: Beget, Generate, Procreate, Proliferate, Reproduce, Spawn |
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π Enigma |
A puzzle; a mystery |
Similar meaning to: Conundrum, Perplexity |
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Enumerate |
To count, list, or itemize |
Similar meaning to: Catalog, Index, Tabulate |
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π Ephemeral |
Lasting a short time |
Similar meaning to: Evanescent, Fleeting, Momentary, Transient |
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Equivocate, Equivocal, Equivocation |
To use expressions of double meaning in order to mislead; undecided or trying to deceive; state of equivocating |
Similar meaning to: Ambiguous, Evasive, Waffling |
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Erratic, Errant |
Wandering and unpredictable; staying, mistaken, roving |
Similar meaning to: Capricious, Inconstant, Irresolute, Whimsical |
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π Erudite |
Learned, scholarly, bookish |
Similar meaning to: Scholastic, Learned, Wise |
