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20 Cards in this Set
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aesthetic
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ADJECTIVE
pertaining to beauty; sensitive or responsive to beauty; artistic |
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defunct
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ADJECTIVE
no longer in existence or functioning, dead; extinct, nonexistent ANT alive, extant |
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discomfit
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VERB
to frustrate, thwart, or defeat; to confuse, perplex, or embarass; nonplus, disconcert, foil |
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espouse
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VERB
to take up and support; to become attached to, adopt; to marry, embrace, wed ANT repudiate, disavow, renounce |
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fetish
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NOUN
an object believed to have magical powers; an object of unreasoning devotion or reverence; charm, talisman, obsession |
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gregarious
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ADJECTIVE
living together in a herd or group; sociable, seeking the company of others; outgoing, extroverted ANT aloof, introverted, reclusive |
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hapless
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ADJECTIVE
marked by a persistent absence of good luck; unlucky, ill-starred, unfortunate ANT lucky, charmed, fortunate |
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impeccable
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ADJECTIVE
faultless, beyond criticism or blame; flawless, spotless, immaculate ANT grimy, soiled, spotted, sullied |
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importune
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VERB
to trouble with demands; to beg for insistently; implore, entreat, dun, tax |
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interpolate
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VERB
to insert between other parts or things; to present as an addition or correction; inject, interpose, introduce |
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irreparable
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ADJECTIVE
incapable of being repaired or rectified; irremediable ANT remediable, fixable, reversible |
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laconic
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ADJECTIVE
concise, using few words; terse, succinct, pithy, compact ANT garrulous, prolix, loquacious, verbose |
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languish
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VERB
to become weak, feeble, or dull; to droop; to be depressed or dispirited; to suffer neglect; flag, wilt, fade, pine |
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mendacious
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ADJECTIVE
given to lying or deception; untrue, untruthful, false ANT truthful, veracious |
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nadir
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NOUN
the lowest point, rock bottom ANT apex, pinnacle, zenith |
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omnipresent
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ADJECTIVE
present in all places at all times; ubiquitous, ever-present |
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perfunctory
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ADJECTIVE
done in a superficial or halfhearted manner; without interest or enthusiasm; slapdash, cursory, shallow ANT thorough, assiduous, diligent, meticulous |
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plaintive
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ADJECTIVE
expressive of sorrow or woe, melancholy, sad, doleful, lugubrious ANT cheerful, blithe, joyous, merry |
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requite
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VERB
to make suitable repayment, as for a kindness, service, or favor; to make retaliation, as for an injury or wrong; to reciprocate; reimburse, recompense, avenge |
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tantamount
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ADJECTIVE
equivalent, having the same meaning, value, or effect; indistinguishable from |
