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15 Cards in this Set
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impervious
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adjective
1. Incapable of being penetrated. 2. Not affected or disturbed by. |
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quandary
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noun
A state of being in doubt about what to do. |
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nondescript
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adjective
Hard to describe because of a lack of distinctive qualities or features. |
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scintillate
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verb
1. To flash or sparkle. 2. To be lively and witty. |
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synthetic
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adjective
Not naturally produced; made by artificial processes. |
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scrutinize
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verb
To examine with great care. scrutiny - noun Close examination. |
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transmute
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verb
To change the form or appearance of. |
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repose
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verb
1. To lie at rest. 2. To place (power etc.) in some person or group. noun A state of rest or relaxation. |
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allure
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noun
The power to attract or charm. |
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antiquity
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noun
1. The ancient world, especially before the Middle Ages. 2. The quality of great age. antiquities - noun Valuable objects from ancient times. |
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appraise
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verb
1. To estimate the value of. 2. To form a judgment of; to evaluate. |
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cleave
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verb
1. To cling to or be faithful to. 2. To split with force or a sharp instrument. |
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depreciate
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verb
1. To make or become less in value. 2. To represent as of little value; to belittle. |
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facet
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noun
1. Any of the many small, flat surfaces on a precious stone made by cutting. 2. One of many sides or aspects of something. |
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facsimile
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noun
An exact copy. |
