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20 Cards in this Set
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Adulterate |
To make impure by adding improper, inferior, or unnecessary ingredients |
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Bane |
A cause of great harm, ruin, or death A source of constant annoyance or frustration |
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Boon |
A benefit or blessing, especially one that is timley |
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Inimical |
Harmful; injurious Unfriendly; hostile |
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Malevolent |
Having or showing ill will; wishing harm to others Having an evil or a harmful influence |
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Panacea |
A remedy for all diseases, evils, or difficulties; a cure-all |
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Pernicious |
Tending to cause death or great harm |
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Salutary |
Helpful or designed to be helpful; remedial Favorable to heath; wholesome |
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Toxic |
Poisonous; capable of causing injury or death by chemical means |
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Vitiate |
To reduce the value, quality, or effectiveness of |
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Auspices |
Sponsorship, support, or protection |
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Auspicious |
Favorable; promising success Marked by sucess; prosperous |
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Circumspect |
Cautious; prudent; mindful of circumstances and potential consequences |
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Despicable |
Deserving of scorn, contempt, or law opinion |
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Introspective |
Contemplating ones own thoughts and feelings; self-examining |
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Perspicuous |
Clearly expressed; easy to understand |
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Specious |
Seemingly true, but actually false |
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Spectacle |
An impressive public performance or display A public display of bad behavior |
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Specter |
A ghost or spirit A haunting or disturbing image or possibility |
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Spectrum |
A band showing different wavelengths of color or sound, arranged in order A broad range of related qualities or ideas |
