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20 Cards in this Set
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Allude Verb |
To refer to causally or indirectly S: Suggest, Insinuate, Intimate |
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Clairvoyant Adjective/Noun |
(adj) Supernaturally Perceptive (n) Possess extrasensory powers S: Insightful, Discerning, Uncanny A: Blind, Unseeing, Myopic, Dense |
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Conclusive Adjective |
Serving to settle an issue S: Decisive, Convincing, Definitive A: Unsettled, Provisional, Indefinite |
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Disreputable Adjective |
Not respectable or esteemed S: Disgraceful, Discreditable, Shady A: Honest, Aboveboard, Respectable, Creditable |
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Endemic Adjective |
Native or confined to a particular region or people S: Indigenous A: Alien, Foreign, Extraneous |
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Exemplary Adjective |
Worthy of imitation, commendable S: Praiseworthy, Meritorious, Sterling, Illustrative A: Infamous, Notorious, Scandalous, Disreputable |
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Fathom Noun/Verb |
(v): To understand, (n): a measure in depth of water S: Grasp, Figure out, Plumb |
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Guile Noun |
Treacherous cunning S: Trickery, Chicanery A: Candor, Artlessness, Naivete |
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Integrity Noun |
Honesty, High moral Standards, An unimpaired condition S: Rectitude, Probity A: Dishonesty, Corruption, Turpitude |
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Itinerary Noun |
A route of travel, A record of travel S: Schedule |
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Misconstrue Verb |
To interpret wrongly, Mistake the meaning of S: Misjudge, Misinterpret |
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Obnoxious Adjective |
Highly offensive, Arousing strong dislike S: Disagreeable, Repugnant, Hateful, Odious A: Agreeable, Pleasing, Engaging, Personable |
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Placate Verb |
To appease, Sooth, or Pacify S: Satisfy, Mollify, Allay, Conciliate A: Vex, Irk, Provoke, Exasperate, Annoy |
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Placid Adjective |
Calm, Peaceful S: Undisturbed, Tranquil, Quiet, Serene A: Stormy, Agitated, Turbulent, Tempestuous |
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Potent Adjective |
Powerful, Highly effective S: Mighty, Formidable, Forceful A: Weak, Inept, Feckless, Powerless, Inefective |
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Pretext Noun |
A false reason, Deceptive excuse S: Pretense, Cover story, Rationale, Evasion |
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Protrude Verb |
To stick out, Thrust forth S: Project, Bulge |
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Reparation Noun |
A payment made for a wrong or an injury S: Compensation, Damages, Redress |
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Stark Adjective/Adverb |
Harsh, Unrelieved, Desolate; Utterly (adj) S: Sheer, Bright, Downright, Grim, Bleak (adv)S: Absolutely (adj) A: Bright, Cheerful, Embellished, Ornate |
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Superficial Adjective |
On or near the surface, Concerned with or only understanding what is on the surface; Shallow S: Skin-deep, Insubstantial, Cursory, Slapdash A: Deep, Profound, Thorough, Exhaustive |
