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Section 1
(50 cards)
Impenetrable
Not able to get through OR not able to comprehend. Inscrutable.
Equitable
Having or exhibiting equity (justice according to natural law or right), dealing fairly and equally with all concerned Fairness from the law, unbiased, impartial
Penitence
State of being sorrowful for sins or faults. Remorse, guilt, contriteness. Similar to penance.
Mercurial
Characterized by rapid unpredictable changes of mood / capricious, inconsistent, unpredictable, fluctuating. Usually implies mood*
Centralization
To concentrate by placing power and authority in a center or central organization, to bring to a center, consolidate
Exacerbate
To make violent, bitter, or severe (complicates, aggravates, worsens)
Ephemeral
Lasting a short time. Fleeting, momentary, brief.
Trifling
Lack of significance or solid worth. Frivolous, trivial, small, inconsequential
Injudicious
Poor judgment, indiscreet, unwise. (especially in social situations)
Miser
Person who is extremely mean and stingy with money. Hoards wealth.
Inconsequential
Unimportant, irrelevant
Imperceptibly
Not perceptible to mind, extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
Temperance
Moderation in thought, action, feeling/or self-restraint
Notoriety
State of being notorious
Tumultuous
Violent overwhelming turbulence, upheaval/loud, excited, emotional, cataclysmal
Corroborate
To support (a theory/statement/finding) with evidence or authority, to make certain. AKA authenticate, validate.
Fortuitous
Occurring by chance / lucky
Inordinate
Exceeding reasonable limits. Immoderate. Excessive, exorbitant, extravagant.
Diffident
Unassertive. Reserved, hesitant in acting or speaking through self-confidence. Bashful, modest, shy d/t lacking self-confidence
Demanding
Requiring much time, effort, or attention. EXACTING
Exacting
Unremittingly severe in making demands. Requiring careful attention and precision. Difficult to please (similar to fastidious)
Veneration
Great respect, reverence
Providential
Lucky determined by providence (god) or fate ; fortuitous, opportune
Debunk
Expose sham/falseness of a myth/idea/belief
Fastidious
Excessive care/attention to detail. Reflecting meticulous or demanding attitude. Having high standards, difficult to please. Cleanliness important.
Illiberality
Not liberal, not generous (stingy), bigoted or narrow minded.
Belie
CONTRADICT. Betray. Disguise. Misrepresent. To give a false impression of. To show something to be false or wrong.
Impetuous
Acting quickly without thought or care - impulsive vehemence (strong feeling) or passion. Moving forcefully and rapidly (impetuous wind) Extreme impatience or impulsiveness*
Monotonous
Uttered in one unvarying tone / tediously uniform or unvarying (dull, repetitive)
Improvisation
Something improvised
Dispassionate
Not influenced by strong feelings (candid, indifferent, unbiased, impartial) - able to think clearly b/c not influenced by emotions
Disquiet
Take away peace or tranquility, to make uneasy (verb). Feeling of worry or anxiety (noun) or to make worried/anxious (verb)
Prolixity
Long-winded, verbose, wordy. Using more words than necessary to express an idea.
Capricious
Whimsical, impulsive, unpredictable
Frivolous
Little importance or weight. Person lacking in seriousness/carefree. Giddy/ditzy/goofy, foolish, inconsequential, trifling.
Cogent
Clear, logical, convincing, persuasive, compelling
Prophetic
Predictive, foretelling events
Scathing
Bitterly severe or critical
Incongruous
A. Incompatible B. Not harmonious, not conforming C. Disagreeing, inconsistent within itself D. Lacking appropriateness, unsuitable Not in harmony with surroundings
Tenuous
Shaky, having little strength, weak, flimsy
Eminence
Position of prominence, superiority, lofty, natural elevation, person of high attainment or rank
Austerity
Severe or strict in manner/attitude/appearance. Uncompromising. Simple or unadorned. Stern/authoritarian/severe/strict/tough.
Acerbic
Sharply or bitingly critical, sarcastic, or ironic in temper, mood or tone. AKA caustic, scathing. Especially of comments/wit or a style of speaking*.
Precariously
Dubious, uncertain premise, unknown conditions; dependent on chance. Lack of stability/security that threatens with danger. Risky, perilous, hazardous
Affable
Being pleasant/ease in talking to others ; friendliness
Scrupulous
Having moral integrity. Acting in strict regard for what is considered right Painstakingly exact. Extreme attention to details.
Iconoclast
Person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions. Person who destroys religious images or opposes their veneration. AKA image destroyer, deviant, non-conformer.
Intractable
Hard to control/manage - not easily shaped or manipulated, not easily relieved or cured, not easily managed or governed. Disobedient, defiant, unruly.
Ameliorate
To make better or more tolerable for conditions hard to endure (amend, enrich, help, improve)
Unprincipled
Lacking moral principles. Immoral. Unscrupulous.
Section 2
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Confound
To confuse, perplex, baffle, amaze - especially when it goes against expectations. Prove to be false (refute).
Extant
Existing, surviving
Outmoded
Old-fashioned. Obsolete. No longer usable/practical.
Recondite
Difficult for layperson to understand/comprehend. Arcane/abstruse.
Peripheral
Supplementary, accessory, outer part of the field of vision. Marginal/minor issues.
Tepid
Lukewarm. Lacking passion, force or zest. Absence of enthusiasm or conviction.
Commensurate
Corresponding in size or degree (proportionate). Comparable/consistent.
Hortatory
Giving exhortation (urging someone to do something), advisory. Urge earnestly.
Impecunious
Penniless. Having little to no money.
Implicit
Capable of being understood from something else though unexpressed. Being without doubt or reserve, unquestioning. Contained in the essential nature of something though not readily apparent Implied/inherent/absolute
Canonize
To treat as sacred. To sanctify (assign high status/value to). Glorify/Idolize.
Assiduous
Showing great care and unremitting attention. Perseverance or persistent application. Diligent, hard working, laborious.
Circumscribe
Restrict within limits. To define or mark off carefully. To draw a line around, to surround by or as if by a boundary. Restrict, Limit | Define, Bound
Veracious
Truthful/accurate
Taciturn
Temperamentally disinclined to talk. Laconic. Reserved. Tight-lipped.
Restive
Impatience or uneasiness under control or delay. Restless. Stubbornly resisting control. Agitated, balky, unruly.
Ubiquitous
Present everywhere, omnipresent. widespread/universal.
Placid
Not easily upset/excited. Free from disturbances/storms. Serene, tranquil, easygoing, even-tempered.
Scintillating
Brilliantly lively, animated, stimulating. Sparkling or shinning brightly. Brilliantly clever/witty. Brilliant/lively/dazzling/sparkling.
Pellucid
Easy to understand, easily seen through. Clear, transparent, unambiguous.
Vociferous
Vehement (forceful/passionate) insistent outcry. Clamorous. Outspoken.
Prodigality
Profuse or wasteful expenditure, lavish. Recklessly spendthrift. Wastefully extravagant.
Vitriol
Cruel and bitter criticism
Hackneyed
Cliche/trite. Lacking in freshness/originality. Worn out by overuse so as to become dull.
Coalesce
To grow together, unite; fuse; consolidate. Arise from the combination of distinct elements.
Feckless
Weak/ineffective. Worthless/irresponsible
Penchant
Habitual attraction to some activity or thing. Affection/affinity. Predilection. Inclination.
Serendipitous
Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way. Fortuitous. Coincidental.
Dogmatic
Opinionated. Doctrinaire. Arrogant. Expression of opinions strongly as incontrovertibly true.
Skittish
Easily excitable/scared. Restive, jumpy, nervous (restlessly active or nervous). Likely to change frequently/suddenly. Fickle, Capricious.
Divergent
Differing. Disparate. Varying from one another or from the norm. Drawing apart from a common point.
Incendiary
Person who commits arson, starts fires. An agitator (someone who starts fights or causes controversy). (noun) Tending to excite or inflame (adj) Inflammatory/provocative.
Unseemly
Improper. Inappropriate. Indecorous. Unbecoming.
Banal
Lacking originality, freshness. Trite.
Prescience
Foresight, divine omniscience, foreknowledge of events
Abstruse
Recondite. Difficult to comprehend
Dissemble
To disguise or conceal feelings or intentions. To simulate/feign/bluff/pretend.
Mitigate
To make less severe or painful, alleviate
Insipid
Tasteless. Lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge. Banal. Dull. Uninteresting.
Punctilious
Showing great attention to minor details or correct behavior. Meticulous/Scrupulous.
Voluble
Ready or rapid speech. Talkative/loquacious.
Ruminate
Think deeply for an extended period of time. Contemplate, reflect, ponder.
Precocious
Exceptionally early in development or occurrence. Exhibiting mature qualities at an unusually early age.
Aloof
Removed or distant physically or emotionally. Cold/distant/standoffish
Doctrinaire
Dogmatic/opinionated. Stubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine/theory without practical consideration.
Prosaic
Dull, unimaginative, everyday, common
Promulgate
To make known to many people by open declaration; proclaim. Proclaiming of a dogma, doctrine, or law specifically.
Indecorous
Conflicting with accepted standards of good conduct/taste. Improper, unseemly.
Unmoored
No longer attached to mooring. Insecure, confused, lacking contact with reality.
Heterodox
Having unorthodox opinions, not conforming to accepted standard. Dissident. Iconoclast. Heretical.
Section 3
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Cursory
Rapidly and superficially performed. Hasty/casual.
Scuffle
Short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters OR the act or sound of moving in a scurried, confused or shuffled manner
Collate
To bring together and put in order. Compile/organize/arrange.
Zealot
Someone who is excessively/intensely devoted to a cause. Enthusiast, extremist, radical, fanatic.
Spurious
Fake/false. Not being what it purports to be. Illegitimate
Amiable
Friendly, agreeable, sociable. Being liked easily and easy to deal with.
Juxtaposition
Two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect (compare/contrast). Adjacent.
Quandary
State of perplexity/doubt in a difficult situation
Astute
Clever, shrewd mind. Cunning, crafty, wily.
Disparate
Different. Distinct. Divergent. Things that are different from each other, especially when the differences are dramatic.
Panacea
Solution or remedy for all diseases; cure-all
Shrewd
Practical cleverness or judgment. Keen, sharp, astute. Scolding or piercing.
Syncophant
person who flatters another in order to get ahead. Brownoser, fawner, adulator.
Formidable
inspiring fear or great respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable. Arduous/difficult/challenging. Daunting/intimidating. Impressive.
Buoyant
Light in weight. Light in spirit. Cheerful/optimistic. Able to float.
Revere
Deep respect or admiration. Regard as worthy of great honor. Venerate.
Provincial
Regarded as unsophisticated or narrow-minded (illiberal) / coming from province - adjective Simple person from a small town/country - noun
Alacrity
Brisk and cheerful readiness. Willingness.
Irresolute
Showing hesitancy. Uncertain how to act or proceed. Indecisive. Vacillating.
Confer
Grant/Bestow (award/honor). To exchange viewpoints or ideas to find a solution to a problem. Discuss/deliberate.
Braggart
loud arrogant boaster
Contend
Argue/debate. Maintain/assert a position in an argument. Compete/contest.
Harbinger
Person or thing that gives an indication of or announces the coming of a person or thing. Omen/precursor/indicator/sign (noun). Foreshadow/herald (verb).
Rhapsody
Highly emotional utterance. Extravagant discourse. An effusively enthusiastic or ecstatic feeling or response. Musical composition that is emotional
Quotidian
Mundane, occurring everyday, ordinary
Laudatory/Laudable
Expressing praise/commendation. Complimentary. Something worthy of praise/commendation. Commendable. Praiseworthy.
Wanton
Deliberate and unprovoked (of a cruel/violent action). Sexually unrestrained/lustful/lewd. Malicious/cruel, extravagant, lustful, careless/reckless.
Dissident
Disagreeing especially with religious or political systems. (noun or adj) Deviating from accepted beliefs/practices.
Devolve
Pass on (responsibility, rights, power) from one person to a lower entity. Transferring power from central to local governments. To degenerate through evolution/change.
Adulation
Excessive or slavish admiration or flattery
Sullen
Gloomily or resentfully silenced or repressed. Dismal, gloomy, surly, moving sluggishly.
Stanch
Check or stop the flow. Trying to check or stop in its course.
Voracious
Greedy/hungry. Ravenous, insatiable, avid.
Prudent
Having good judgement and restraint especially in conduct and speech. Wise, judicious, shrewd, or discreet in practical affairs. Careful in providing for the future; provident.
Foible
Minor weakness/eccentricity in someone's character. Defect in character. Peculiarity/quirk/fault.
Deleterious
causing harm/damage
Surly
Bad-tempered, and unfriendly. Sullen/irritable. Menacing or threatening in appearance.
Noxious
harmful, poisonous, unpleasant
Bucolic
Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life. Rural/rustic. Pastoral.
Perfunctory
Done in a routine manner, without care/attention/or effort. Automatic/cursory.
Expurgate
Censor. To remove questionable/objectionable material.
Obstinate
Stubborn. Sticking to an opinion/purpose/action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion. Headstrong, adamant, dogmatic.
Sanguine
Confidently optimistic or positive. Reddish skin tone/flushed. Bloody or blood thirsty (sanguineous)
Enigmatic
Difficult to interpret or understand, mysterious, ambiguous
Adroit
Clever or skillful in using hands/mind. Adept, deft
Premonitory
Ominous/warning. Serving as a warning. To describe something that predicts something bad will happen.
Arcane
Known/knowable only to few people; secret. Hidden/mysterious.
Appropriate
Suitable for circumstances. To take, typically without permission. To set aside/assign for a particular purpose.
Dubious
doubtful, hesitating, giving rise to uncertainty.
Canny
Clever, shrewd, careful
Section 4
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