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48 Cards in this Set
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Adroit |
Skillful or clever |
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Macroscopic |
Visible to the naked eye |
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Fatuous |
Foolish or inane |
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Bovine |
Pertaining to cows or cattle |
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Ferret |
To search for or drive out |
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Affectation |
A phony attitude or pose |
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Knell |
A sound made by a bell rung slowly for a death or funeral |
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Dichotomy |
A division in two parts |
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Callow |
Young and inexperienced |
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Laconic |
Using few words |
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Quiddity |
An essential quality |
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Patent |
Evident or obvious |
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Peccadillo |
A minor offence or misdeed |
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Sagacious |
Wise, having keen judgement, keen perception |
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Rationalize |
To make an excuse or justify |
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Deride |
To ridicule/mock |
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Olfactory |
Pertaining to smell |
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Imperious |
Domineering or haughty |
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Grotesque |
Absurd or distorted |
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Neologism |
New word or expression |
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Hackneyed |
Commonplace; overused |
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Censure |
To criticize sharply |
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Gambol |
To frolic; to romp |
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Immolate |
To kill someone as a sacrificial victim by fire |
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Recondite |
Difficult to understand |
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Martinet |
A strict disciplinarian |
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Quagmire |
A swamp; difficult situation |
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Gibe |
To scoff or ridicule |
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Agape |
Open mouthed, surprised |
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Carcinogen |
Cancer causing agent |
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Machination |
An evil plan |
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Pejorative |
Insulting; derogatory |
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Harbinger |
An omen or sign |
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Nubile |
Suitable for marriage in age and development |
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Sapient |
Wise or knowledgeable |
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Chimerical |
Imaginary or illusionary |
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Chimerical |
Imaginary or illusionary |
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Masochist |
Someone who enjoys their own pain and suffering |
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Finesse |
Diplomacy; tact; skill |
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Heterogeneous |
Different or diverse |
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Eclectic |
Choosing from various sources; varied |
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Grandiose |
Impressive; magnificent |
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Grandiose |
Impressive; magnificent |
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Raiment |
Clothing; garments |
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Blanch |
To whiten or make pale |
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Blanch |
To whiten or make pale |
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Hybrid |
Anything of mixed origin |
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Idiosyncrasy |
A peculiar personality trait |