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29 Cards in this Set
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Cryptic (adj) |
Mysterious, puzzling, enigmatic |
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Hinder (verb) |
To obstruct |
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Esoteric (adj) |
Understood only by a select few |
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Pretentious(adj) |
Pompous, self important |
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Incongrous (adj) |
Not fitting in, out of place |
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Unprecedented (adj) |
Occurring for the first time, never seen before |
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Merger (noun) |
A joining |
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Pedestrian (adj) |
Common, ordinary, banal |
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Prudent (adj) |
Careful, cautious |
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Exemplary (adj) |
Outstanding , setting a great example |
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Sycophant (noun) |
A bootlicker, a brown-noser |
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Neutral (adj) |
Unbiased, not taking sides, objective |
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Rescind (verb) |
To take back (ex. A statement) |
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Fundamental (adj) |
Essential, basic |
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Rejuvenate (verb) |
To make young again |
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Contrite (adj) |
Apologetic, remorseful |
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Exemplify (verb) |
To serve as an example of |
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Nullify (verb) |
To negate , to make unimportant |
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Villify (verb) |
To speak of someone as a villain |
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Hypothetical (adj) |
Theoritical |
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Nostalgic (adj) |
Longing for the good ol days |
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Assuage (verb) |
To soothe or make easier |
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Saccharine (adj) |
Overly sweet |
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Stanza (noun) |
A section of a poem |
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Jeopardy (noun) |
Danger |
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Supercilious (adj) |
arrogant/conceited attitude |
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Avarice (noun) |
Greed; strong desire to keep wealth |
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Pivotal (adj) |
Important, critical |
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Blithe (adj) |
Free spirited, carefree, without worrying |
