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21 Cards in this Set
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Adumbrat |
To outline or sketch broadly. |
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Apotheosis |
The elevation of a person to a divine rank or status. |
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Ascetic |
Practicing self-denial for the sake of personal or spiritual discipline. |
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Ascetic |
One who leads a life of self-discipline, especially to express religious devotion. |
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Bauble |
Trifle |
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Beguile |
To mislead or deceive |
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Burgeon |
To develop rapidly or suddenly |
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Complement |
Something that completes the whole; to complete |
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Contumacious |
Obstinately or willfully disobediant |
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Curmudgeon |
An iascible, churlish person |
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Didactic |
Intended to instruct, especially morally |
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Disingenuous |
Lacking in sincerity or candor |
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Exculpate |
To clear of guilt or blame |
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Faux Pas |
A slip in manners or conduct |
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Fulminate |
To denounce or condemn vehemently |
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Fustian |
Inflated or pretentious language in speech or writing. |
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Hauteur |
Haughtiness of bearing or attitude. |
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Inhibit |
To restrain or hold back. |
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Jeremiad |
An elaborate or prolonged lamentation |
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Opportunist |
One who makes a practice of taking advantage of circumstances to further his or her own self-interest |
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Unconsciounable |
Not guided or restrained by conscience, prudence, or reason |
