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74 Cards in this Set
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Amorphous |
without a clearly defined shape or form. |
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Arbitrary |
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system |
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Benevolent |
well meaning and kindly. |
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Elated |
make (someone) ecstatically happy. |
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Enthrall |
capture the fascinated attention of. |
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Impugn |
dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); call into question. |
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Ludicrous |
so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous |
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Marginal |
of, relating to, or situated at the edge or margin of something. |
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Paucity |
the presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities or amounts; scarcity. |
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Perfunctory |
(of an action or gesture) carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection |
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Polemical |
of, relating to, or involving strongly critical, controversial, or disputatious writing or speech. |
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Sanguine |
optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. |
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Sardonic |
Grimly mocking or cynical |
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Terse |
sparing in the use of words; abrupt. |
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Vacillate |
alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive. |
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Aplomb |
self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation. |
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Augment |
make (something) greater by adding to it; increase. |
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Cantankerous |
bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative. |
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Disdain |
the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt. |
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Epitome |
a person or thing that is typical of or possesses to a high degree the features of a whole class |
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Foible |
a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character. |
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Haphazard |
lacking any obvious principle of organization. |
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Indignant |
feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment. |
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Mellifluous |
(of a voice or words) sweet or musical; pleasant to hear. |
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Obstreperous |
noisy and difficult to control. |
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Predilection |
a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something. |
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Redolent |
strongly reminiscent or suggestive of (something). |
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Renounce |
formally declare one's abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession). |
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Sanction |
: an action that is taken or an order that is given to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade with that country, by not allowing economic aid for that country, etc. : official permission or approval |
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Stoic |
a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining. |
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Abeyance |
a state of temporary disuse or suspension. |
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Astute |
having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage. |
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Castigate |
reprimand (someone) severely. |
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Circumvent |
find a way around (an obstacle). |
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Diaphanous |
(especially of fabric) light, delicate, and translucent. |
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Diatribe |
a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something. |
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Incredulous |
(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something. |
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Maverick |
an unorthodox or independent-minded person. |
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Maudlin |
self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental, often through drunkenness. |
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Prolific |
(of a plant, animal, or person) producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring. |
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Prurient |
having or encouraging an excessive interest in sexual matters. |
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Rectitude |
morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness. |
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Utilitarian |
designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive. |
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Veracity |
conformity to facts; accuracy. |
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Adversary |
one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute. |
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Anachronistic |
: something (such as a word, an object, or an event) that is mistakenly placed in a time where it does not belong in a story, movie, etc. |
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Cavalier |
showing a lack of proper concern; offhand. |
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Dispel |
make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear. |
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Indelible |
(of ink or a pen) making marks that cannot be removed. |
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Jingoistic |
Jingoism is patriotism in the form of aggressive foreign policy. |
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Mercurial |
(of a person) subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind. |
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Palliate |
make (a disease or its symptoms) less severe or unpleasant without removing the cause. |
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Perspicacious |
having a ready insight into and understanding of things. |
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Platitude |
a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful. |
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Profligacy |
recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources. |
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Quotidian |
Occurring everyday |
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Stipulate |
demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of a bargain or agreement. |
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Vindicate |
clear (someone) of blame or suspicion. |
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Voracious |
wanting or devouring great quantities of food. |
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Admonish |
warn or reprimand someone firmly. |
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Amalgam |
A mixture or blend. |
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Ambivalent |
the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone. |
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Arduous |
involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring. |
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Buoyant |
able or apt to stay afloat or rise to the top of a liquid or gas.
Cheerful and optimistic |
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Captious |
(of a person) tending to find fault or raise petty objections. |
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Copious |
abundant in supply or quantity. |
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Dichotomy |
a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different. |
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Evade |
escape or avoid, especially by cleverness or trickery. |
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Lackadaisical |
lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy. |
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Permutation |
relates to the act of rearranging, or permuting, all the members of a set into some sequence or order |
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Propensity |
an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way. |
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Pundit |
an expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called on to give opinions about it to the public. |
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Quibble |
a slight objection or criticism. |
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Subvert |
undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution). |