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15 Cards in this Set
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machination |
(adj.) an evil design or plan |
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pejorative |
(adj.) having a negative effect; insulting |
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harbinger |
(n.) an omen or sign |
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nubile |
(adj.) suitable for marriage in age and physical development, referring to female |
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sapient |
(adj.) wise; full of knowledge |
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chimerical |
(adj.) imaginary; fantastic |
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masochist |
(n.) one who enjoys his or her own pain and suffering |
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finesse |
(n.) diplomacy; tact; artful management |
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heterogeneous |
(adj.) different; dissimiliar |
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eclectic |
(adj.) choosing from various sources |
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grandiose |
(adj.) impressive; showy; magnificent |
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raiment |
(n.) clothing; garments |
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blanch |
(v.) to whiten; to make pale |
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hybrid |
(n.) anything of mixed origin |
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idiosyncrasy |
(n.) peculiar personality trait |
