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22 Cards in this Set
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accrue
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v- to grow or accumulate over the course of time
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annotation
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n- an explanatory note or comment
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antediluvian
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adj-relating to ancient times; antiquated
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bedlam
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n- a scene of uproar or confusion
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covert
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adj- hidden, disguised, secret; sheltered; n- a sheltered place, a hiding place
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debonair
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adj- smooth, polished, suave
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dun
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v- to demand payment of a debt; n- a creditor; adj- dark, dull, drab, dingy, blackish
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efficacious
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adj- effective, producing results
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equanimity
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n- composure, refusial to panic, calmness
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fortuitous
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adj- accidental, happening by chance (positive)
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gist
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n- the essential part, main point
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gratuitous
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adj- not called for by circumstances, but freely given
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imperious
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adj- arrogent and over-bearing; seeking to dominate
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inimical
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adj- unfriendly, hostle; harmful, unfavorable
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invective
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n- a strong condomnation; abusive language; adj- abusive (verbal)
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motley
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n- a mizture of odd elements; a jester (clown); a multicolored, woolen fabric; adj- composed of different elements or many colors
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munificent
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adj- lauish or extremely generous
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procrastinate
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v- to delay or put off until later
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provocative
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adj- tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arosing desire or apetite
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recondite
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adj- exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding, profound
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reprobate
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n- *a depraved, vicious, unprincipled person; scoundrel; adj- wicked, corrupt, or unprincipled; v- to disaprove
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sedentary
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adj- remaining in one place (by sitting)
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