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22 Cards in this Set
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RECONDITE
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(adj) exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding, profound, abstruse 1
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INVECTIVE
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(noun) a strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language; (adj) abusive, vituperative 2
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REPROBATE
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(noun) a depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person, scoundrel; (adj) wicked, corrupt, or unprincipled; (verb) to disapprove of, condemn 1
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EFFICACIOUS
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(adj) effective, producing results 3
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DUN(NED)
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(verb) to demand insistently, especially payment of a debt; (noun) a creditor; (adj) dark, dull, drab, dingy, blackish -
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EQUANIMITY
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(noun) calmness, composure, refusal to panic 3
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MUNIFICENT
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(adj) extremely generous, lavish 2
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ACCRUE
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(verb) to grow or accumulate in the course of time; to happen as a natural result 2
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FORTUITOUS
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(adj) accidental, happening by chance: 2
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MOTLEY
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(adj) showing great diversity or variety; composed of different elements or many colors; (noun) a multicolored wollen fabric; a jester's costume; a jester; a mixture of odd elements 1
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BEDLAM
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(noun) a state or scene of uproar and confusion 1
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PROCRASTINATE
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(verb) to delay, put off until later 2
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COVERT
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(adj) hidden, disguised, purposefully dept secret; sheltered, secluded; (noun) a sheltered place, a hiding place 1
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SEDENTARY
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(adj) characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place 1
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DEBONAIR
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(adj) pleasant, courteous, lighthearted; smooth and polished (in manners of appearance) 3
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ANNOTATION
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(noun) a critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work 3
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IMPERIOUS
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(adj) overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing compelling 2
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PROVOCATIVE
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(adj) tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating; annoying; (noun) something that provokes or stimulates 2
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INIMICAL
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(adj) unfriendly, hostile; harmful, unfavorable 2
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ANTEDILUVIAN
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(adj) relating to or typical of ancient times 4
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GIST
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(noun) the essential part, main point, or essence -
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GRATUITOUS
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(adj) freely given; not called for by circumstances, unwarranted 2
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