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15 Cards in this Set
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aura |
n. A distinctive atmosphere or feeling that seems to surround someone or something; a distinctive appearance or impression. |
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banal |
adj. Lacking freshness; trite. |
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bemuse |
v. To confuse or bewilder. |
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cognizant |
adj. Fully aware; taking notice. |
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conundrum |
n. 1. A riddle whose answer is a play on words. 2. A puzzle or problem that is difficult or impossible to solve. |
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evanescent |
adj. Short-lived; staying temporarily. |
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factotum |
n. A helper or assistant with a wide range of duties and responsibilities. |
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grandiose |
adj. 1. Impressive because of large size or scope. 2. characterized by the pretense of grandeur or absurd exaggeration. |
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induce |
v. 1. To influence or persuade. 2. To bring about; to cause. |
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intransigent |
adj. Refusing to compromise or change one's position on an issue. |
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laudatory |
adj. Full of praise. |
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panache |
n. Dash or flamboyance in style or action. |
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picayune |
adj. Petty or insignificant; concerned with trifling matters. |
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predilection |
n. An inclination; preference. |
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promontory |
n. A high point of land that juts out into water. |
