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50 Cards in this Set
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Tacit
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: unspoken, implied |
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Contentious
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: controversial, argumentative; quarrelsome |
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Consternation
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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: sudden, alarming amazement or dread that results in confusion |
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Eloquence
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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: the practice of the art of using language with fluency and aptness |
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Inane
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: empty, void; lacking sense or ideas |
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Venerable
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity |
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Insidious
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: stealthily treacherous or deceitful |
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Enmity
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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: hatred |
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Treachery
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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: betrayal of trust; treason |
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Erratic
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: deviating from the usual or proper course in conduct or opinion; eccentric |
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Vindicate
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Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: to clear, as from an accusation or suspicion; to get revenge for |
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Invoking
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Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: to petition or call on for help or aid |
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Futility
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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: ineffectiveness; uselessness |
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Discernible
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: distinguishable; perceptible |
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Abashed
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: ashamed or embarrassed |
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Liaison
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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: one who serves as communication between units or groups of the armed forces or any other organization in order to ensure concerted action, cooperation, etc. |
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Foreboding
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: characterized by a feeling of impending evil, disaster, etc. |
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Incredulously
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Definition: skeptically, disbelievingly |
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Incongruity
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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: the condition of being inappropriate or inconsistent |
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Disconcerting
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: causing a feeling or disturbance, embarrassment, or confusion; worrying |
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Profuse
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: great abundance, large amount |
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Jovial
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: good-humored, jolly |
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Perfunctory
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: characterized by routine |
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Defiant
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: showing boldness |
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Squander
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Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: to spend extravagantly or foolishly |
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Prevalent
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: widely existing; frequent |
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Stagnant
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: not flowing or moving |
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Precarious
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: uncertain; insecure; risky |
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Obliterate
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Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: erase or destroy |
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Resolute
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: determined; resolved; unwavering |
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Narrative
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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: a story or account of events, experiences, or the like, whether true or fictitious |
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Argument
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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: thinking presented by a way of a claim, grounds, warrants, backing, rebuttal, and response; making a case in support of a stance in everyday affairs |
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Claim
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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: a statement of opinion said to be true |
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Evidence
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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: data or proof that is used or found to support an argument |
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Annotate
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Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: to take notes by identifying key terms directly on the text |
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Warrant
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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: a statement that explains why a particular example of evidence supports a particular claim |
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Criteria
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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: a list of essential elements that should be considered when completing a task; a standard rule or test on which a judgement or decision can be based |
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Infer
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Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning |
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Conclusion
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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: a reasoned judgement based on evidence and rules we know to be true |
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Plagiarism
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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: claiming someone else's words or ideas as your own |
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Sullenly
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Definition: resentfully; gloomily |
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Imminent
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: near; about to happen |
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Blighted
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: suffering from conditions that destroy or prevent growth |
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Infallibility
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: inability to make a mistake |
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Reiterated
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Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: repeated |
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Ceased
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Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: to cause to come to an end |
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Gorge
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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: a narrow passage through land |
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Battered
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Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: to subject to strong, overwhelming, or repeated attack |
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Jutted
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Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: to extend out, up, or forward |
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Despondent
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: feeling or showing extreme discouragement or depression |