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28 Cards in this Set
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Pedantic |
Absurdly learned; scholarly in an ostentatious way; making an inappropriate or tiresome display of knowledge by placing undue importance on trivial details, rules, or formalities. |
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Peripatetic |
Walking about, going from place to place on foot. |
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Resolute |
Firmly determined or settled, resolved, having a set opinion or purpose, steadfast, unwavering, persevering. |
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Paragon |
A model of excellence, perfect example. |
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Boon |
A blessing, timely and welcome benefit, something beneficial bestowed upon one, something to be thankful for. |
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Diurnal |
Daily, recurring each day, performed or happening in the course of a day. |
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Erudite |
Learned, scholarly, possessing extensive knowledge acquired chiefly from books. |
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Fervent |
Passionate, having or showing great warmth or intensity of feeling, fiery, earnest, impassioned. |
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Clairvoyant |
Having exceptional powers of perception, unusually clear-sighted or discerning; specifically, able to see objects or events that others cannot, having ESP or the power of divination. |
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Adroit |
Skillful, clever, dexterous; specifically, showing skill in using one's hands or in using one's brains. |
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Provident |
Thrifty, economical, saving or providing for future needs. |
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Astute |
Shrewd, clever, perceptive, discerning, acute, keenly aware, quick-witted. |
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Panacea |
A cure-all, universal antidote, remedy for all diseases and difficulties. |
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Prolific |
Fruitful, fertile, productive. |
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Pungent |
Sharp, penetrating, biting, acrid, caustic. |
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Affinity |
Close resemblance or relationship, a strong likeness, similarity, or connection. |
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Accolade |
An award; sign of respect or esteem; expression of praise; mark of acknowledgement; anything done or given as a token of appreciation or approval. |
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Idiosyncrasy |
A peculiarity, distinctive characteristic of a person or group, an identifying trait or mannerism. |
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Approbation |
Approval, acceptance; especially, official approval or authorization. |
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Transmute |
To transform; specifically, to change from one nature, form, or substance into another, especially to a higher, better, or more refined one. |
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Opulent |
Rich, wealthy, very well-to-do, having substantial means. |
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Didactic |
Instructive, designed or intended to teach. |
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Ethereal |
Heavenly, not earthly; hence, very light, airy, delicate, or refined. |
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Alacrity |
Cheerful readiness, eagerness, or promptness in action or movement. |
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Adduce |
To offer or cite as a reason, as evidence, or as authority for an opinion or course of action. |
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Recrudescence |
A revival, renewal, fresh outbreak after a period of inactivity or quiescence. |
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Sanguine |
Confident, cheerful, hopeful, optimistic. |
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Replicate |
To make an exact copy of; reproduce. To repeat or copy something exactly. |
