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30 Cards in this Set
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pragmatic
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practical
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hamper
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obstruct
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embellish
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decorate
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prevalent
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widespread
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lethargic
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drowsy; dull
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ingenious
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clever
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advocate
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urge; plead for
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conviction
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judgement that someone is guilty of a crime
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transient
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short lived
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turbulence
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violent agitation
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inane
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silly
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acclaimed
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applaud
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mitigate
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appease; moderate
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dilineate
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portray
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hedonist
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one who believes pleasure is the sole aim in life
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renounce
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disown
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arbitrary
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randomly chosen, capricious
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extol
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praise
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fervor
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passionate
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prolific
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abundantly fruitful, bountiful
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discordant
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not harmonious; conflicting
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morose
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sad
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exuberance
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joyful
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adversity
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poverty
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sycophant
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suck up
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profusion
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lavish
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rhetorical
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effective communication
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criterion
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standard used in judging
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fallacious
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false
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opportunist
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sacrifices principles to take advantage of circumstances
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