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15 Cards in this Set
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assimilate
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v. to make similar; cause to resemble
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platitude
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n. an obvious or trite remark
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palaver
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v. to flatter or conjole
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lapidary
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n. one who cuts, polishes, or engraves gem
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mendacious
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adj. lying, untruthful
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malediction
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n. the callin down of a curse
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unctuous
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adj. containing or composed of oil or fat
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vitiated
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v. to reduce the value of
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stipple
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v. to apply in dot or short strokes
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interstices
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n. a small narrow place b/t things
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prolix
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adj. wordy, lengthy, long winded
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turbid
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adj. cloudy, disturbed, muddy
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sardonic
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adj. bitterly scornful, sneering
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laudatory
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adj. expressing praise, eulogistic, commendatory
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improvident
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adj. lacking ability to provide for the future; not thrifty
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