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17 Cards in this Set
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Disparity |
A great difference |
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Euphony |
Pleasing to the ear |
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Hedonist |
Person that believes that pursuit of pleasure in most important in life |
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Sycophant |
Servile flatterer |
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Prodigal |
Spending money/ resources freely and recklessly |
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Atone |
To make up for something |
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Querulous |
Complaining |
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Acumen |
Ability to make good judgements and quick decisions |
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Trival |
Of little value or importance |
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Tremulous |
Shaking or showing great fear |
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Forte |
A thing at which someone excels in |
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Furtive |
Attempting to avoid notice or attention |
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Chasten |
Having a restraining or moderating effect on |
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Ambiguous |
Open to more than 1 interpretation |
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Misanthrope |
A person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society |
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Cacophony |
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds |
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Languid |
Lacking energy or liveliness |