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53 Cards in this Set
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sartorial (adj.)
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of/pertaining to a tailor or his work
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blarney (n./v.)
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1) flattery; deceptive/misleading talk
2) to adorn/bedizen |
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gradualism (n.)
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the principle of using gradual steps vs. drastic change to achieve s.t.
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iniquitous (adj.)
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wicked; sinful
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inquest (n.)
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an investigation/inquiry
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leonine (adj.)
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resembling a lion
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lupine (adj.)
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pertaining to a wolf
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ophidian (adj.)
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pertaining to snakes; a snake
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porcine (adj.)
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pertaining to swine
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sybaritic (adj.)
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epicure
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taurine (adj.)
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pertaining to the bull
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vulpine (adj.)
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pertaining to fox
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ursine (adj.)
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pertaining to bears
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arrogate (v.)
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to claim/take
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carping (adj./n.)
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1) tending to find fault
2) petty, nagging critcism |
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congeal (v.)
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to thicken; to make inflexible/rigid
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invidious (adj.)
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offensive; hateful
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largesse (n.)
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generosity in giving
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temporize (v.)
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to stall/act evasively to gain time, avoid contract, postpone decision
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accost (v.)
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to approach & speak first
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animadversion (n.)
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a comment indicating strong criticism/disapproval
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incendiary (adj./n.)
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1) starting fires; up fires/rebellion
2) a person who starting fires |
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maelstrom (n.)
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whirlpool of size/violence
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cavort (v.)
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to romp/prance around exaberrantly
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credence (n.)
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belief, mental acceptance
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unwanted (adj.)
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not usual/expected
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verbiage (n.)
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language that is verbose
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verdant (adj.)
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green in tint/colour; immature
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flotsam (n.)
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floating debris; impoverished people
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mordant (adj.)
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biting/caustic in though, manner, style
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nettle (n./v.)
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1) prickly/stinging plant
2) to arrive displeasure |
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stratagem (n.)
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a scheme to outwit/deceive an opponent
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fecund (adj.)
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fruitful in offspring/vegetation; intellectually productive
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fiat (n.)
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arbitrary degree/order (edict)
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sumptuous (adj.)
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costly, rich, magnificent
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abject (adj.)
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degraded
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derelict (n.)
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s.o./s.t.that is neglected/abandoned
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indubitable (adj.)
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certain; not to be doubted
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moot (adj./v.)
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1) open to discussion/debate
2) to bring up to discussion |
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plenary (adj.)
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complete in all aspects/essentials
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allay (v.)
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to calm/pacify; lesson/relieve
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coterie (n.)
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circle of acquaintances
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indigent (adj.)
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needy; impoverished
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pertinacious (adj.)
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very persistent
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picayune (adj.)
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of little value/importance
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raiment (n.)
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clothing/garments
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badinage (n.)
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light/playful in conversation
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litany (n.)
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a prayer cession w/ leader & congregation; repetitive chant
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macabre (adj.)
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gruesome; horrible
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portend (v.)
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to foreshadow
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raze (v.)
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to tear down, destroy completely
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slough (v./n.)
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1) to cast off
2) anything that is shed/cast off |
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paltry (adj.)
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trifling; insignificant
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