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30 Cards in this Set
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connoisseur
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someone with informed and discriminating judgment, espec in art literature or taste
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consensus
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collective uniformity of opinion; general agreement in feeling or belief
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construe
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to analyze, explain, interpret or understand
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consummate
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adj:complete or perfect in highest degree
verb: To bring to completion or perfection |
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copious
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large in number or quantity
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corpulent
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fat and bulky
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corroborate
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to confirm the truth or accuracy of
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counsel
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noun: advice secured through consultation
verb: to advise or recommend as a course of action |
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credibility
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the ability to inspire belief or trust
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criterion
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a standard or principal on which to base a judgement or decision
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crucial
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at a point that will determine the final outcome, critical
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culpable
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at fault; blameworthy
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cursory
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hasty and superficial
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curtail
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to shorten or reduce
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cynical
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doubting or denying honesty, bitter/negative
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dapper
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neatly and stylishly dressed
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defect
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noun: a flaw or shortcoming
verb: to desert one country, cause, or like for another |
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defer
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to put of/postpone
to yeald |
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dejected
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in very low spirits
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delete
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to strike out or remove
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delineate
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to make an logical order/ to set forth
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delinquent
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adj:neglectful of a duty or obligation
noun: a person that is neglectful; an offender |
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delude
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to mislead or deceive
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demure
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modest and reserved in dress
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denouement
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the point at which the plot of a novel is finally resolved
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desultory
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shifting from one thing to another without reason or purpose: random
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deviate
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verb: to move away from
noun: a person who differs from normal |
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devoid
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empty; lacking in
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devout
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deeply religious, earnest, sincere
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dexterous
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skillful in using one's hands or mind; clever
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