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24 Cards in this Set
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homogeneous
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consisting of similar parts, unvarying, uniform
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heterogeneous
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consisting of different parts, assorted, diverse
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acumen
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mental keenness, insight, perception
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abandon
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wildness, recklessness, incontinence
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ineffable
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too sacred or profound to be spoken of, inexpressible, indescribable
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mercenary
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n. a soldier who fights solely for money
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caricature
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an exaggerated portrait (usually with a satirical purpose)
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propensity
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a tendency, an inclination, a preference
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proclivity
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an inclination, a propensity
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predilection
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an inclination, a proclivity
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aversion
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dislike, hatred, antagonism
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tepid
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lukewarm, unexciting, bland
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penury
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poverty, destitution, indigence
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misapprehension
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an incorrect interpretation or understanding
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irreproachable
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prefect, blameless, flawless, beyond reproach
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lax
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careless, indifferent, negligent
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innocuous
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harmless, inoffensive, unnoticeable
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impromptu
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unrehearsed, without preparation, extemoporaneous
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subpoena
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a summons requiring one's appearance in court
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tome
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a large book or volume
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scale
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to climb (like a mountain)
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tenacious
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boldly determined, persistent
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torpor
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inactivity, sluggishness, lassitude
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obese
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fat, corpulent, portly
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