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38 Cards in this Set
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fallacious |
misleading, deceptive |
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parse |
to separate into parts and describe function
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improvident |
not providing for the future |
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intractable |
uncontrollable |
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banal |
unoriginal |
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heretic |
holds a belief strongly opposed to established beliefs |
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inured |
accustomed to pain |
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guile |
slyness in dealing with others (Gatsby) |
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gaffe |
a blunder |
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parcel |
to divide and distribute into portions |
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scorn |
strong hatred |
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reproach |
disgrace |
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complacent |
contented to a fault, unconcerned |
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intimation |
a hint |
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supercilious |
feeling or showing haughty disdain |
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gaudy |
showy or flashy in a tasteless way |
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vehement |
strongly emotional |
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affectation |
artificial behavior |
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contiguous |
side by side |
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incredulous |
skeptical, indicating disbelief |
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strident |
loud; harsh ` |
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vacuous |
empty; lacking intelligence (how Daisy acts) |
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provincial |
limited in outlook to one's small corner of the world |
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sonambulate |
to sleepwalk |
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denizen |
a citizen |
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nebulous |
vague, hazy, indistinct |
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laudable |
praiseworthy |
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repose |
peace; tranquility |
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insidious |
treacherous; sneaky |
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ineffable |
incapable of being expressed or described |
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rancor |
bitter, long-lasting ill will or resentment |
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ingratiate |
to bring into good graces of anotherq |
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portentous |
ominous |
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garrulous` |
talkative
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truculent
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cruel, pugnacious |
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redolent |
evocative, pungent |
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fortuious |
accidental; occurring by chance |
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pander |
to yield to or cater to |
