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50 Cards in this Set
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malevolent |
evil-minded |
Villains are known for their _____ nature, oftentimes inflicting cruelty on others just for enjoyment. |
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thrifty |
wise with money |
He was economical, spending his money _____ and on items considered essential. |
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enumerate |
determine the number of |
The survey _____ the number of happy workers and the number of unhappy workers. |
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candid |
straightforward |
Even with a perfect stranger, Charles was always _____ and would rarely hold anything back. |
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ornate |
elaborately decorated |
The _____ Victorian and Edwardian homes spread throughout San Francisco are my favorite part of the city. |
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martial |
warlike |
Americans tend to remember Abraham Lincoln as kindly and wise, not at all _____, despite the fact that he was involved in the fiercest war America has even fought. |
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sanction |
grant permission |
The authorities have _____ the use of the wilderness reserve for public use; many expect to see hikers and campers enjoying the park in the coming months. |
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sporadic |
at irregular intervals |
The signals were at first _____, but now we detect a clear, consistent pattern of electromagnetic radiation emanating for deep space. |
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augment |
increase |
Ideally, the restaurant's _____ menu will expand its clientele and increase its profits. |
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nonchalant |
appearing unconcerned |
The twenty-somethings at the coffee shop always irked Sheldon, especially the way in which they acted _____ towards everything, not even caring when Sheldon once spilled his mocha on them. |
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apathy |
absence of emotion |
Widespread _____ among voters led to a very small turnout on election day. |
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abysmal |
really horrible |
Coach Ramsey took his newest player off the field after watching a few painful minutes of her _____ performance. |
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zenith |
highest point |
At the _____ of his artistic career, Elvis was outselling any other artist on the charts. |
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empiricism |
action based on practice |
_____ does not always lead to knowledge; an experience or experiment may raise more questions than it answers. |
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impervious |
unaffected by |
I am not _____ to your insults; they cause me great pain. |
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erratic |
highly irregular |
It came as no surprise to pundits that the President's attempt at re-election floundered; even during his term, support for his policies was _____, with an approval rating jumping anywhere from 30 to 60 percent. |
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evasive |
avoiding commitment |
His responses were clearly _____; he obviously did not want to take on any responsibility or any new work. |
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inarticulate |
not speaking clearly |
Although a brilliant economist, Professor Black was completely _____, a terrible lecturer. |
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altruism |
concern for others |
Albert Schweitzer spent most of his life doing missionary work as a doctor in Africa, seeking no reward, apparently motivated only by _____. |
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insufferable |
unbearable |
Chester always tried to find some area in which he excelled above others; unsurprisingly, his co-workers found him _____ and chose to exclude him from daily luncheons out. |
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excruciating |
very painful |
After the boulder rolled a couple of feet, pinning my friend's arm, he experienced _____ pain. |
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aesthetic |
relating to beauty |
The director, not known for his _____ sensibilities, decided not to use costumes at all, and put on the play in everyday clothing. |
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conundrum |
difficult problem |
Computers have helped solve some of the mathematical _____ which have puzzled man for many centuries. |
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reservation |
doubt |
I was initially excited by the idea of a trip to Washington, D.C. but now I have read about the high crime statistics there, I have some _____. |
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palatable |
acceptable |
Mikey didn't partake much in his friends' conversations, but found their presence _____. |
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dissipate |
squander |
The recent graduates _____ their earnings on trips to Las Vegas and cruises to Mexico. |
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frugal |
wisely spending |
Monte was no miser, but was simply _____, wisely spending the little that he earned. |
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evenhanded |
fair, unbiased |
Teachers often have trouble being _____ to all of their varied students. |
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irrevocable |
not able to be changed |
Once you enter your plea to the court, it is _____ so think carefully about what you say. |
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unviable |
not able to work |
The plan was obviously _____ considering that it could lead to complete environmental destruction in the river valley. |
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presumption |
assumption |
When Mr. Baker found out the family car was gone, he acted under the _____ that his rebellious son had taken the car, and yelled at him; only later did Mr. Baker realize that Mrs. Baker had simply gone out to get her nails done. |
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enamored |
charmed |
She is completely _____ of Justin Bieber, and goes to all of his concerts on the East coast. |
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intermittent |
occurring on and off |
The _____ thunder continued and the night was punctuated by cracks of lightning--a surreal sleepless night. |
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rash |
reckless |
Although Bruce was able to make the delivery in time with a nighttime motorcycle ride in the rain, Susan criticized his actions as _____. |
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hoodwink |
deceive |
Someone tried to _____ Marty was an email telling him that his uncle had just passed away, and to collect the inheritance he should send his credit card information. |
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pellucid |
easy to understand |
The professor had a remarkable ability to make even the most difficult concepts seem _____. |
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diminutive |
small |
He prefers to be called a _____ of his name: Bill instead of John William |
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denote |
be a sign of |
Even if the text is not visible, the red octagon _____ stops to all motorists in America. |
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derivative |
unoriginal |
Because the movies were utterly _____ of other popular movies, they did well at the box office. |
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exorbitant |
excessive |
Shelley made one ______ purchase after another, buying new clothes and taking vacations even though she earned a limited salary. |
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misogynist |
hater of women |
Many have accused Hemingway of being a quiet _____, but recently unearthed letters argue against this belief. |
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implicate |
convey meaning |
By saying that some of the guests were uncomfortable, the manager_____ to the hotel staff that it needed to be more diligent. |
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intimation |
indirect suggestion |
At first the hostess tried _____, praising the benefits of cutlery; when Cecil continued eating with his hands, the hostess told him to use a fork at dinner. |
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iconoclastic |
defying tradition |
Jackson Pollack was an _____ artist, totally breaking with tradition by splashing paint on a blank canvas. |
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antiquated |
old |
Aunt Betty had _____ notions about marriage, believing that a man should court a woman for at least a year before receiving a kiss. |
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convoluted |
extremely complex |
Instead of solving the math problems in three simple steps, Kevin used a _____ solution requiring fifteen steps. |
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appreciable |
noticable |
There is an appreciable difference between those who say they can get the job done and those who actually get the job done. |
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start |
move suddenly |
All alone in the mansion, Henrietta, _____ when she heard a sound. |
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impede |
slow down |
Since the police sergeant had to train the pair of new hires, progress in his one case was _____. |
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indigenous |
native to |
The plants and animals _____ to Australia are notable different from those indigenous to the U.S.--- one look at a duckbill platypus and you know you're not dealing with an opossum. |