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175 Cards in this Set
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heed |
give careful attention to
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heinous
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extremely bad
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heterogenous
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composed of various types
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hiatus
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break, pause
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hinder
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prevent movement
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histrionic
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overly dramatic
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hobble
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hinder, slow down
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homogenous
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composed of the same type
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hone
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sharpen
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hospitable
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welcoming, friendly
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hubbub
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loud background noise
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hubris
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excessive pride
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humane
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compassionate
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husbandry
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thriftiness
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hybrid
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cross breed
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hyperbole
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exaggeration
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hypothetical
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assumed, supposed
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icon
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representation of the ideal
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iconoclastic
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attacking cherished beliefs
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idealist
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dreamer
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ideology
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system of beliefs
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idiosyncrasy
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peculiar characteristic
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idyllic
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charmingly simple
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ignoble
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not noble, of low character
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ill-concieved
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poorly planned
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illicit
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illegal
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illimitable
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unlimited
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illusive
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deceptive
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imbued
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filled
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immaculate
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flawless, spotlessly clean
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imminent
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happening soon
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immoral
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not moral
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immutable
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unchangeable
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impair
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diminish in ability
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impartial
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unbiased
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impasse
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inescapable situation
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impassive
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emotionless
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impeccable
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flawless
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impecunious
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poor
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impede
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prevent movement
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impending
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approaching
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imperative
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necessary, essential
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imperious
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dictatorial, arrogantly overbearing
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impermeable
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unable to be passed through
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impertinent
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boldly rude
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imperturbable
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composed, unable to be flustered
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impervious
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unable to be penetrated
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impetuous
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hasty, rushed
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impetus
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motivating force
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implacable
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unable to be pacified
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implausible
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unbelievable
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implication
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something implied
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implicit
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expressed indirectly
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imposition
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annoying circumstance
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impoverished
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poor
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impregnable
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impenetrable
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impromptu
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without preparation
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impropriety
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inappropriateness
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improvident
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lacking foresight
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improvise
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act without preparation
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imprudent
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unwise, lacking caution
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impudent
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offensively bold
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inalienable
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not separable
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inanimate
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not moving
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inapt
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inappropriate, unfitting
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inarticulate
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not speaking clearly
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incapacitate
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disable
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incarnation
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spirit in body form
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incessant
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not stopping
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incipient
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in an initial stage
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incisive
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cutting
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inclement
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harsh, unfavorable
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inclination
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tendency
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inclusive
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including all
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incoherent
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not understandable
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inconclusive
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not finalized
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inconsequential
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unimportant
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incontrovertible
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indisputable
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incorrigible
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having uncorrectable behavior
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incredulous
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lacking credibility
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indecipherable
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not understandable
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indecorous
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improper, ill-mannered
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indefatigable
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untiring
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indelible
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unforgettable
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indeterminate
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unable to be determined
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indict
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charge with a crime
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indifferent
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not caring
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indigenous
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native, original
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indigent
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extremely poor
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indignant
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displeased
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indispensable
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necessary
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indisputable
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not arguable
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indolent
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lazy
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indomitable
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tenacious, not conquerable
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indulged
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satisfied
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industrialization
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using machines
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ineffable
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unable to be spoken
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inept
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lacking skill
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inequity
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imbalance, unfairness
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inexorable
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unyielding
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inexplicable
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unexplainable
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infallible
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not making mistakes
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infamous
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famous in a bad way
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infectious
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spreading quickly
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infinitesimal
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extremely small
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informative
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giving information
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ingenuous
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sincere, lacking description
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ingrate
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ungrateful person
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inherent
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naturally existing
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inhibit
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hold back
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inhospitable
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not welcoming
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inimical
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hostile, unfavorable
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inimitable
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unable to be imitated
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innate
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existing since birth
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innocuous
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harmless
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innovation
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new invention
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inopportune
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coming at a bad time
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inordinate
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unrestrained, excessive
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inquiry
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question
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insatiable
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unable to be satisfied
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inscrutable
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unable to be distinguished
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insidious
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deceitful
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insightful
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having keen perception
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insipid
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rude, disrespectful
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insolent
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rude, disrespectful
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insolvent
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lacking money
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integral
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necessary
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interdisciplinary
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involving several fields
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interminable
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unending
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intimate
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imply, suggest
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intractable
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hard to control
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intransigent
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unwilling to change
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intrepid
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fearless
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intrinsic
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belonging, inseparable
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inured
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accustomed to hardship
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invaluable
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extremely valuable
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inveterate
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firmly established
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invidious
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hateful, injurious
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invulnerable
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unable to be hurt
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irascible
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easily irritated
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irate
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extremely angry
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irksome
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irritating
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ironic
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opposing of expectations
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irreconcilable
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incapable of becoming harmonious
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irrefutable
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not arguable
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irreparable
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not reparable
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irresolute
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lacking determination
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irreverent
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disrespectful
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itinerant
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traveling
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jaded
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no longer amazed
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jeopardy
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danger
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jettison
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throw overboard
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jingoism
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extreme patriotism
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jocular
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joking, jesting
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judgmental
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judging others
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judicious
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wise, prudent
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juggernaut
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overpowering force
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juxtapose
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compare side by side
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kindred
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related
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kinship
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relationship
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knavery
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dishonesty
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labyrinth
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maze
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lachrymose
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causing tears, sad
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lackadaisical
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lacking interest
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lackluster
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lacking enthusiasm, dull
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laconic
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concise
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lament
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express sorrow
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lampoon
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imitating in a ridiculing way
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languor
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lack of energy
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largess
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generous gift
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lassitude
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weariness, weakness
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latent
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potential but not actual
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lateral
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pertaining to the side
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laud
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praise
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lavish
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showy, expensive |
