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30 Cards in this Set
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aCUity (n)
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sharpness (mind or senses)
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deLINeate (v)
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to portray, sketch, or describe in accurate and vivid detail
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dePRAVED (adj)
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marked by evil and corruption, devoid of moral principles
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ENervate (v)
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to weaken or lessen the mental, moral, or physical vigor of
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esoTERic (adj)
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intended for or understood by only a select few, private, secret
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FECund (adj)
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fruitful in offspring or vegetation; intellectually productive
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FIat (n)
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an arbitrary order or decree
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FIGment (n)
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a fabrication of the mind
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GARner (v)
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to acquire as the result of effort
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HALLow (v)
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to set apart as holy or sacred
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aCUity (n)
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sharpness (mind or senses)
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deLINeate (v)
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to portray, sketch, or describe in accurate and vivid detail
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dePRAVED (adj)
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marked by evil and corruption, devoid of moral principles
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ENervate (v)
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to weaken or lessen the mental, moral, or physical vigor of
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esoTERic (adj)
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intended for or understood by only a select few, private, secret
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FECund (adj)
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fruitful in offspring or vegetation; intellectually productive
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FIat (n)
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an arbitrary order or decree
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FIGment (n)
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a fabrication of the mind
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GARner (v)
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to acquire as the result of effort
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HALLow (v)
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to set apart as holy or sacred
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idioSYNcrasy (n)
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a peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify
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IGnominy (n)
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shame and disgrace
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munDANE (adj)
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earthly, wordly, relating to pratical and material affairs
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NUance (n)
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a subtle or slight variation (as in color, meaning, quality)
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PENchant (n)
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a strong attraction or inclination
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rePUTed (adj)
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according to reputation or general belief
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SOPHistry (n)
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reasoning that seems plausible ut is actually unsound
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overWEEning (adj)
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conceited, presumptuous; excessive, immoderate
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SUMPtuous (adj)
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costly, rich, magnificent
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uBIQuitous (adj)
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present or existing everywhere
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