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15 Cards in this Set
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equivocal
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vague; open to more than one interpretation; often intended to mislead
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ludicrous
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ridiculous; laughable
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cognizant
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conscious of; aware
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duplicity
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deceit; deliberate deciptiveness
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villify
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to speak evil of; to make abusive statements about
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irresolute
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unable to decide; uncertain how to think or act; undecided
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desultory
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random; moving from one thing to another in an unplanned way
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irascible
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bad-tempered; easily angered; irritable
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diatribe
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a verbal attack; bitter, abusively critical speech or piece of writing
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recluse
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hermit; person who leads a solitary life; someone who withdraws from others
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accolade
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expression of approval; praise
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cacophony
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unpleasant noise; harsh, discordant sounds
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loquacious
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talking too much; very talkative
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untenable
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unable to be defended; insupportable
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expedient
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self-interested; self-serving; convenient
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