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27 Cards in this Set
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egregious
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adj. conspicuous, standing out from the mass
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nebulous
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adj. cloud like, resembling a cloud; cloudy in color, not transparent; vague, confused, indistinct
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penury
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n. extreme poverty; barrenness, insufficiency
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resuscitate
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v. to revive, bring back to consciousness or existence
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slovenly
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adj. untidy, dirty, careless
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supposition
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n. something that is assumed or taken for granted without conclusive evidence
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torpid
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adj. inactive, sluggish, dull
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accure
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v. to grow or accumulate over time; to happen as a natural result
syn. collect, accumulate, proceed from ant. dwindle, decrease, diminish, lessen |
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annotation
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n. critical or explanatory note
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bedlam
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n. a state or scene of uproar and confusion
syn. commotion, pandemonium, chaos, anarchy ant. peace and quiet, order, tranquility |
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covert
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n. hidden/disguised/secluded
adj. a sheltered or hidden place syn(adj). undercover, clandestine, sub-rosa ant(adj). open, overt, undistinguished |
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debonair
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adj. pleasant, courteous; smooth and polished in manner and appearance
syn. carefree, jaunty, gracious, urbane ant. distraught, agitated, boorish, churlish |
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motley
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adj. showing great variety; composed of different colors or elements
n. a jester or his costume syn(adj/n). variegated, heterogeneous, diverse/ fool ant(adj). homogeneous, monochromatic |
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munificent
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adj. extremely generous, lavish
syn. bounteous, liberal ant. miserly, parsimonious |
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procrastinate
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v. to delay, put off until later
syn. stall, temporize, dillydally |
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provocative
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adj. tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire of appetite; irritating, annoying
syn. stimulating, arousing, vexing, galling ant. dull, insipid, bland, unstimulating |
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recondite
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Adj. exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding
syn. arcane, abstruse ant. simple, uncomplicated |
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reprobate
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n. a depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person, scoundrel
adj. corrupt or unprincipled v. to disapprove or, condemn syn(n/adj). scoundrel, blackguard/ immoral, corrupt ant(n/adj). saint/ upright, virtuous, moral |
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sedentary
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adj. characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place
syn. static, stationary ant. active, peripatetic |
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dun
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v. to demand insistently, especially in payment of debt
adj. dak, dull, drab, dingy n. a creditor syn(v). hound, harass, nag |
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efficacious
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adj. effective, producing results
syn. effectual, efficient, potent, powerful ant. ineffective, worthless, useless |
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equanimity
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n. calmness, composure, refusal to panic
syn. tranquility, imperturbability ant. excitability, flappability, agitation |
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fortuitous
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adj. accidental, occurring by a happy chance
syn. unintentional, unplanned, random, lucky ant. intentional, deliberate, premeditated |
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gist
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n. main point, essential part, or essence
syn. substance, core, nucleus |
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gratuitous
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adj. freely given; not called for by circumstances, unwarranted
syn. voluntary unjustified ant. justified, warranted |
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imperious
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adj. overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling
syn. domineering, magisterial, urgent, imperative ant. fawning, obsequious, humble, unassuming |
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invective
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n. a strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language
adj. abusive, vituperative syn(n). vituperation, abuse, philippic ant(n). tribute, panegyric, encomium |
