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15 Cards in this Set
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acerbic
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adj.
1. Bitter or sour to the taste. 2. Biting or stinging in tone; sarcastic. |
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canard
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n. A groundless report or story, often one made up deliberately to deceive.
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debonair
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adj. Elegant in appearance and charming in manner.
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deign
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v. To lower oneself in one’s own estimation; to condescend.
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dotage
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n. Mental deterioration associated with advanced age.
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foist
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v. To impose something unwanted or unneeded on an unwilling recipient.
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insipid
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adj.
1. Tasteless 2. Lacking excitement; uninteresting. |
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misconstrue
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v. To misunderstand or misinterpret
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narcissism
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n. Excessive admiration of oneself.
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overweening
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adj.
1. Excessively proud. 2. Lacking restraint; immoderate. |
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paean
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n. A hymn of joy, praise, or appreciation.
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repartee
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n. Conversation marked by quick and witty verbal exchanges.
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repine
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v. To express deep sadness or discontent; to long for something lost.
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sartorial
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adj. Relating to clothing, especially tailored clothing.
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svelte
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adj. Slender and graceful; having sleek lines.
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