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56 Cards in this Set
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truculent
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quick to argue, aggressively defiant
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truss
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rigid framework designed to support structure (like roof);
they trussed up with ropes and chains |
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barge
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type of boat
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turbid
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1. cloudy, opaque
2. confused or obscure |
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turgid
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1. swollen
2. tedioiusly pompous or bombastic (of language or style) |
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turncoat
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one who switched to opposing side; traiter, renegade, deserter
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turpitude
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depravity, wickedness
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turret
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ornamental structure , small tower at corner of building, pivoting, and revolvable holder
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tyrp
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novice
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ubiquitous
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being everywhere at the same time; omnipresent
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umbrage
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resentment
She took umbrage at his remarks and stormed away in a huff |
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unassailable
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impossible to dispute
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uncanny
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strange or mysterious
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uncouth
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awkward in appearance, manner; uncivilized, uncultured, unrefined, unpolished, common, low, rough
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unctuous
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1. excessively flattering or ingratiating, sycophant, toady, ingratiating
2. greasy or soapy feel |
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underdog
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victim of injustice
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undergird
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secure of fasten from the underside, lend support, make secure
Facts and statistics subtly undergird his commentary |
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undermine
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1. their integrity is being undermined (subvert, sabotage, threaten)
2. we endermined the building (tunnel under, sap_ 3. the damp had so undermined the wall that it collaspsed (erode) |
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underscore
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make evident
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ungainly
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lack smoothness or dexterity, clumsy, awkward, lumpish
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unimpeachable
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can't be called in question, beyond/above reproach, trustworthy, reliable
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unlettered
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poorly educated
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unruly
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disorderly and disruptive, difficult to control;
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ruly
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orderly
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untenable
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inexcusable, indefensible, inexpiable, unforgivable
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untold
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incalculable, vast
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untoward
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not favorable, unlucky, hapless, misfortunate, star-crossed
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unwitting
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not knowing, unaware
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unwonted
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not accustomed, unusual, out of the ordinary
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upbraid
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reprimand, scold, berate
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usurp
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seize authority or possession wrongfully; arrogate, accroach
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usury
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lending money at illegal high rates of interest
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inoculate
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introduce cells/organism into a culture/medium; vaccinate
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vacuous
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1. showing lack of thought or intelligence
2. empty |
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inane
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lack significance
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vagary
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unexpected and inexplicable change;
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vagrant
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person w/o home or job; wandering
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vale
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farewell
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valient
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courageous or determination
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valorous
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valor = strength, courage
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vapid
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nothing stimulating or challenging; insipid, flat, full
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insipid
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lacking taste/savor, lacking qualities that interest, stimulate
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variegation
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diverstiy of colors
variety |
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vaunt
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boast, brad
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vehement
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intensely emotional; impassioned, fervid
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venal
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bribable, corruptible, mercenary
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venerate
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revere, adore, respect
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venial
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excusable, forgivable
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venture
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take a risk, dare to say
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veracious
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truthful, honest
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verdant
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freen with growing plants
!= sere (dry and withering) |
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verisimilar
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having appearance of truth, probable
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veritable
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authentic, genuine, indubitable, real
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vernacular
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standard native language of a country or locality
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verse
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familiarize by study or ecperience
He versed himself in philoshophy |
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verve
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vivacity, energy
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