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75 Cards in this Set
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Aromatic
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austere
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austere
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blasphemy
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blasphemy
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dogma
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enigma
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heresy
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a belief or opinion at variance with established doctrine in religion or in other field
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ironic
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characterized by manner of speakjng which words are used to convey the opposite if their meanjng
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labyrinth
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an intricate structure or system of winding interconnecting paths or passage
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pathos
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a quality especially in literature or art that awakens feelings of sympathy pity compassion or sorrow
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proselytize
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try to convert
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prototype
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an original held as the standard for subsequent form
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zealot
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fanatically devtoed or committed person
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discern
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distinguish mentally
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discertion
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wualitt of being prudent wary cautiously reserved
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disparged
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to belittle discredit or undervalue
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dissension
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conflicting opinions
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dissipate
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scatter or consumr wastefully
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distraught
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memtally distracted by being pulled or driven in different directions
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precipitate
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to hasten
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premonition
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forewarning
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preposterous
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contrary to nature reason or common sense
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profane
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not pertaining to
show blasphemous irreverance toward God or sacred things |
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proficient
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skilled to br an expert degree
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provocation
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aggravation
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animation
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quality if being lively spirited or vigorous
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cessation
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stopping either temporarily or permanently
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contrivance
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a plan or scheme
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diffidence
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lack. of self confidence timidity
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emulation
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effort or desire to equal or surpass another
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exasperation
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extreme annoyance or irritation to point of anger or frustration
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hallucination
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false perception of object or sensation
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introspection
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act of looking withing oneself ones conscience
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iridescence
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raindowlike display of varying and shifting colors
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ostentation
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extravagant display ibtended to impress others or attract notice
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refutation
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act of proving the incorrectness or falsity of a statement
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repugnance
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deep seated averaion or antagonism
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acrid
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harsh to taste or smell
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adroit
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having ready skill either physical or mental
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affable
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easy to speak to
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agile
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having the faculty of quick easy motion
mentally quick |
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benevolent
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desirious of the good of others
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cavalier
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showing nonchalat carefree attitude
display a haughty indifference |
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diabolic
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pertaining to the devil or devils
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fervid
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glowing from heat
extremely passionate |
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flagrant
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extremely and conspicuously bad
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flamboyant
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architecture
bold n volor display |
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formidable
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exicting fear or dread
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sinister
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suggestive or lurking evil or harm
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immutable
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unchangeable
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incense
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make very angry
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indicative
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pointing out
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indolent
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advoiding work or exertion
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infallible
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incapable of erring
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infinitesimal
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tiny
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infirm
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physically weak or feeble
not strong in character on purpose |
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innocuous
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not offensive or injurious
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insatiate
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never satisfied greedy
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inscrutable
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incapable of being searched inot and underatood
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intimate
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to announce
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irrelevant
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not to purpose
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prowess
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bravery
superior skill |
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chaotic
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utterly disordered or confused
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reverie
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abstracted musing
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platitude
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dull and trite remark solemnly stated
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garnished
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added to for decoration or interest
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Amenable
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receptive to suggestion or criticism
responsible for something legally |
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audacity
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daring
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civility
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good manners
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dexterity
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skill in using hands or body
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duplicity
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double dealing
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expediency
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something that has immediate advantages
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fallacy
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false or misleading idea
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gluttony
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excess in eating
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profundity
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depth of intellect or emotion
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prospensity
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natural inclination or tendency
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