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15 Cards in this Set
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machination
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n. an evil design or plan. |
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pejorative
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adj. having a negative effect; insulting. |
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harbinger
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an omen or sign. |
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nubile
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suitable for marriage in age and physical development, referring to a female. |
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sapient |
wise; full of knowledge. |
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chimerical |
imaginary; fantastic. |
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masochist
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one who enjoys his or her own pain or suffering. |
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finesse
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diplomacy; tact; artful management. |
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heterogeneous |
different; dissimilar. |
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eclectic
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choosing various sources. |
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grandiose
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adj. impressive; showy; magnificent. |
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raiment
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clothing; garments. |
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blanch
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to whiten; to make pale. |
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hybrid
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anything of mixed origin. |
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idiosyncrasy
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n. a peculiar personality trait. |
