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15 Cards in this Set
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Anachronistic |
Belonging to a period other than that being potrayed |
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Divergent |
Tending to be different or develop in different directions |
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Erstwhile |
Former |
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Nonchalant |
(Of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displayed anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm |
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Pantheon |
A group of particularly famous, respected, or important people |
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Anomalous |
Deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected |
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Intuitive |
Using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning; instinctive |
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Libel |
A published false statement that is damaging to a person’s reputation; a written defamation |
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Rudimentary |
Involving or limited to basic principles |
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Sedulous |
(Of a person or action) showing dedication or diligence |
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Bedlam |
A scene of uproar and confusion |
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Anticlimactic |
Causing disappointment at the end of an exciting or impressive series of events |
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Longevity |
Long life |
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Magnanimous |
Generoso or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person |
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Chivalrous |
(Of a man or his behavior) courteous and gallant, especially towards women |
