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20 Cards in this Set
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antithesis
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exact opposite, contrasting ideas balanced against eachother
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blight
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something that impairs or destroys
"Extravagance was the blight of the family" |
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collusion
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secret agreement towards a deceitful purpose
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diffident
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reticent through lack of self-confidence
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diligent
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focused, hardworking
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epitome
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a representation or ideal example
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furtive
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sneaky, stealthy
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hegemony
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influence exerted by a dominant group over others
"The British hegemony of India ended in the early 1900's." |
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impervious
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not capable of being affected or penetrated
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indolent
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habitually averse to effort or activity; slow to develop or heal
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maudlin
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extravagantly or excessively sentimental
"The motion picture was so sickening maudlin that most of the audience left in disgust." |
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patent
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readily visible or obvious
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pernicious
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highly injurious or destructive
"Those chemicals are pernicious if one swallows them." |
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quandary
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state of perplexity or doubt
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respite
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period of temporary delay; interval of rest
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sanctimonious
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hypocritically pious or devout
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solipsistic
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with consideration only for one's own interests
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trepidation
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a feeling of alarm, hesitation or concern
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turpitude
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conduct that is injust, depraved or shameful
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umbrage
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anger caused by something unjust or offensive
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