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29 Cards in this Set
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Anomalous |
Deviating from or inconsistent with the common order, form, or rule |
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Anomalous2 |
Syn- abnormal, unnatural Ant- normal, usual |
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Chicanery |
Trickery or deception by quibbling or arguing |
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Chicanery2 |
Syn- dishonesty, fraud Ant- truthfulness, openness |
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Deduce |
To derive as a conclusion from something known or assumed |
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Deduce2 |
Syn- surmise, infer Ant- disbelieve, ignore |
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Devious |
Departing from the most direct way; not straightforward |
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Devious2 |
Syn- calculating, deceitful Ant- fair, honest |
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Effusive |
Pouring out; overflowing; lacking reserve |
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Effusive2 |
Syn- enthusiastic, talkative Ant- quite |
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Fretsaw |
A long narrow blades saw used to cut ornamental work from thin wood |
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Mystery |
Anything that is kept a secret or remains unexplained or unknown |
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Mystery2 |
Syn- conundrum, enigma Ant- known, understanding |
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Perfidy |
Deliberate breach of faith or trust; treachery |
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Perfidy2 |
Syn- betrayal, corruption Ant- faithfulness, fidelity |
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Pretentious |
Characterized by assumption of dignity or importance, especially when undeserved |
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Pretentious2 |
Syn- hollow, exaggerated Ant- genuine, honest |
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Propagate |
To cause to multiply by any process of natural reproduction |
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Propagate2 |
Syn- multiply, reproduce Ant- decrease, deplete |
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Rancorous |
Showing rancor; bitter resentment or ill will |
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Rancorous2 |
Syn- acrimonious, begrudging Ant- kind |
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Red herring |
Something intended to divert attention from the real promblem |
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Red herring2 |
Syn- ploy, smoke screen Ant- useful, clue |
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Setting |
The surroundings or environment of anything |
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Setting2 |
Syn- location, backdrop Ant- brightness, light |
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Soughing |
To make a rushing, rustling, or Murmuring sound |
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Soughing2 |
Syn- babble, mumble Ant- be quiet, speak clearly |
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Taciturn |
Inclined to silence, reserved in speech; reluctant to join in conversation |
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Taciturn2 |
Syn- uncommunicative, aloof Ant- talkative, wordy |