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24 Cards in this Set
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dissolute
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loose, debauched, lax, unrestrained
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eclectic
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composed of material from different sources
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emolument
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wages, salary, fees
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epicurean
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possessing a discriminating taste for food and drink, devoted to luxuries and sensuous pleasures
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eulogy
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a speech or writing in praise of a person or event, a formal speech in praise of the dead
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exotic
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literally, from the outside, foreign, hence having the glamorous, appeal of the unfamiliar
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facade
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the face or front of a building, the front part of anything, often used to imply an imposing front, concealing something different or inferior
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flotsam
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the wreckage of a ship or cargo floating at sea
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frugal
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saving, not wasteful, economical
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glib
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speaking or spoken to in a smooth, easy manner, often insincerely
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fetid
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malodorous, evil-smelling
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halcyon
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tranquil, happy, unruffled
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holocaust
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destruction by fire, a burnt offering, widespread destruction
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ignominy
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dishonor, shame, loss of reputation
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imprecation
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a curse, an oath
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incipient
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in the first stage of existence, just coming into being
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indolent
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disliking or avoiding work, lazy, idle
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iniquity
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a wicked, unjust act; a sin
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intractable
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hard to manage or treat, stubborn, unruly
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invidious
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arousing ill will, unjust, giving offense
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justify
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to defend, support, acquit, to free from blame, absolve
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levity
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lightness or gaiety of speech or manner, especially unbecoming lightness or frivolity
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lucid
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bright, clear, readily understood
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malevolent
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malicious, wishing evil or harm to others
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