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20 Cards in this Set
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acuity |
(n.)sharpness(particularly of the mind or senses) |
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delineate |
(v.) to portray, sketch, or describe in accurate and detail; to represent pictorially |
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depraved |
(adj.) marked by evil and corruption, devoid of moral principles |
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enervate |
(v.) to weaken or lessen the mental, moral, or physical vigor of; enfeeble, hamstring |
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esoteric |
(adj.) intended for or understood by only a select few, private, secret |
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fecund |
(adj.) fruitful in offspring or vegetation; intellectually productive |
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fiat |
(n.) an arbitrary order or decree; a command or act of will or consciousness |
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figment |
(n.) a fabrication of the mind; an arbitrary notion |
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garner |
(v.) to acquire as the result of effort; to gather and store away, as for future use |
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hallow |
(v.) to set apart as holy or sacred, sanctify, consecrate; to honor greatly, revere |
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idiosyncrasy |
(n.) a peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify |
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ignominy |
(n.) shame and disgrace |
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mundane |
(adj.) earthly, worldly, relating to practical and material affairs; concerned with what is ordinary |
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nuance |
(n.) a subtle or slight variation (as in color, meaning, quality), delicate gradation or shade of difference |
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overweening |
(adj.) conceited, presumptuous; excessive, immoderate |
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penchant |
(n.) a strong attraction or inclination |
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reputed |
(adj.) according to reputation or general belief, having widespread acceptance and good reputation; (part.) alleged |
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sophistry |
(n.) reasoning that seems plausible but is actually unsound; a fallacy |
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sumptuous |
(adj.) costly, rich, magnificent |
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ubiquitous |
(adj.) present or existing everywhere |
