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20 Cards in this Set
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acuity
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n. sharpness particularly of the mind or senses
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delineate
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v. to portray sketch or describe in detail
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depraved
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adj. marked by evil and corruption
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enervate
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v. to weaken or lesson the mental,moral or physical vigor of
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esoteric
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adj. intended for or understand by only a select few, secretive
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fecund
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adj. fruitful in offspring or vegetation
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fiat
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n. an arbitrary order or decree, a command or act of will
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figment
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n. a fabrication of the mind
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garner
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v. to acquire as the result of effort, to gather for future use
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hallow
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v. to set apart as holy or sacred
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idiosyncrasy
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n. a peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify
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ignominy
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n. shame and disgrace
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mundane
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adj. earthly, worldly, relating to practical and material affairs
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nuance
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n. a subtle or slight variation
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overweening
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adj. conceited, presumptuous, excessive
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penchant
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n. a strong attraction or inclination
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reputed
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adj. according to reputation or general belief
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sophistry
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n. reasoning that seems plausible but is actually unsound
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sumptuous
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adj. costly, rich, magnificent
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ubiquitous
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adj. present or existing everywhere
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