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28 Cards in this Set
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spontaneous
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Happening or arising without apparent external cause; self-generated.
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squander
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To spend wastefully or extravagantly, dissipate.To fail to take advantage of.
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stringent
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Imposing rigorous standards of performance; severe.
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succinct
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Characterized by clear, precise expression in few words; concise.
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superficial
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Of, affecting, or being on or near the surface. Concerned with what is apparent or obvious; shallow.
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surreptitious
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Acting with or marked by stealth: moving, proceeding, or acting in a covert way.
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terse
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Brief and to the point; effectively concise.
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theoretical
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Of, relating to, or based on theory. Restricted to theory.
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truncate
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To shorten by or as if by cutting off. terminate.
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ubiquitous
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Being or seeming to be everywhere at the same time; omnipresent.
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unctuous
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having an oily or soapy feel, as certain minerals; excessively smooth, suave, or smug.
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unobtrusive
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inconspicuous, unassertive, or reticent.
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unscrupulous
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lack of moral standards or conscienceless.
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vacuous
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lacking in ideas or intelligence; empty.
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vindictive
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proceeding from or showing a revengeful spirit; disposed to seek revenge.
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virulent
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Actively poisonous. Extremely infectious, malignant, or poisonous. Can can disease.
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wanton
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1. Deliberate and without motive or provocation; uncalled-for, unjust, reckless, immoral, spoiled.
2. Extravagantly or excessively luxurious, as a person, manner of living, or style. |
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xenophile
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a person who is attracted to foreign peoples, cultures, or customs.
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zenith
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a highest point or state; the peak.
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aficionado
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An enthusiastic admirer or follower; a fan.
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alchemy
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Any magical power or process of transmuting a common substance, usually of little value, into a substance of great value. (Baser to Gold)
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ambiance
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that which surrounds or encompasses; environment.
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avatar
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1. An embodiment or personification, as of a principle, attitude, or view of life.
2. The incarnation of a Hindu deity. 3. A graphical image that represents a person. |
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bourgeois
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A member of the middle class.
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chaparral
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a dense growth of shrubs or small trees.
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cognoscente
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People who have superior knowledge and understanding of a particular field (especially in the fine arts, literature, and world of fashion).
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connoisseur
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A judge or expert of the best in any field, particularly one of the fine arts, or in matters of taste.
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dilettante
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A person who takes up an art, activity, or subject merely for amusement. A lover of art.
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