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Cards (16)

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Ambiguity

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noun. The multiple meanings, either intentional or unintentional, of a word, phrase, sentence, or passage.

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ambiguous

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adj. open to more than one interpretation

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cursory

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(adj.) hasty, not thorough

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to advocate

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verb. to speak in favor of

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abridge

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verb. to make shorter

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inherent

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adj. Existing as a natural part

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to infer

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v. to reach a conclusion through reasoning

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plausible

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(adj.) appearing true, reasonable, or fair

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abstract

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adj. difficult to understand

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Inference

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noun. A conclusion one can draw from the presented details.

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obtuse

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adj. annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand

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buttress

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(v.) to support, prop up, strengthen; (n.) a supporting structure

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advocate

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noun. to speak in favor of

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intrepid

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adj. fearless

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Bias

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noun. prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair

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cite

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(v.) to quote; to mention; to summon to appear in court; to commend, recommend

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