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20 Cards in this Set
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mnemonic
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designed to assist memory; a device to aid memory
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divination
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the art of predicting the future
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corollary
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a natural consequence
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obloquy
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public abuse , disgrace and dishonor
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cognate
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closely related in function
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parameter
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a limit, shaping factor, or determinig element
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affinity
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a natural attraction toa thing
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pundit
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one who gives authoritive opinions
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bilious
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peevish or irratable
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hoi polli
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the common people
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ineffable
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not expressible in words
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lucubration
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the result of a labrious study or thought
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volte-face
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a complete reversal
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derring-do
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heroism, daring deeds or explits
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symptomatic
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typical symptom of a disease
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cul-de-sac
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blind alley, dead end
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gamut
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an entire range
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folderol
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foolish talk and ideas, nonsense
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risible
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able or inclined to laugh
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elixir
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tonic
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