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Cards (60)

Section 1

(50 cards)

Ensconce

Front

establish firmly in a position

Back

Plaudit

Front

statement giving strong praise

Back

Lamentation

Front

expression of regret or sorrow S: The family invites other guest to express words of ________ for the deceased.

Back

Abrogate

Front

cancel; deny; repeal

Back

Rescind

Front

retract; repeal

Back

Nullify

Front

to counter; make unimportant

Back

Bilk

Front

cheat; defraud

Back

Enfranchise

Front

give voting rights

Back

Absolution

Front

forgiveness; pardon; release

Back

Placid

Front

calm, peaceful

Back

Obfuscate

Front

deliberately make something difficult to understand

Back

Acerbic

Front

biting, bitter in tone or taste

Back

epheremal

Front

short-lived S: The autumnal blaze of colors is always to be treasured, all the more so because it's so __________

Back

Replete

Front

full

Back

plausible

Front

can be believed; reasonable

Back

Reprieve

Front

a respite; postponement of a sentence

Back

blithe

Front

free-spirited; carefree

Back

Harangue

Front

noisy, attacking speech

Back

Tawdry

Front

of little value; gaudy

Back

obdurate

Front

stubborn

Back

Engender

Front

cause

Back

Enigma

Front

a puzzle; a mystery

Back

tenacious

Front

stubborn; resolute; holding firm to a purpose S: A________ trainer, she adheres to her grueling workout schedule no matter what.

Back

Cower

Front

recoil in fear or servility; shrink away from

Back

Hedonism

Front

self indulgence; pleasure-seeking

Back

Noxious

Front

harmful; poisonous; lethal

Back

Abeyance

Front

Temporary activity S: Once the famine was over, the food rationing dictated by the government was put in __________.

Back

Advocate

Front

to recommend; to speak in favor of

Back

Abhor

Front

Hate

Back

Laconic

Front

using few words; brief; to the point

Back

Abstemious

Front

self denying; refraining from indulging

Back

Oblique

Front

indirect; slanting

Back

Talisman

Front

Lucky

Back

Acrid

Front

String and sharp, as a tone

Back

Billowing

Front

swelling; fluttering; waving

Back

abtruse

Front

difficult to understand; obscure

Back

Reprehensible

Front

shameful; very bad

Back

accolade

Front

tribute; honor; praise S: For their exceptional bravery, the firefighters received _________ from both local and national officials

Back

Envenom

Front

to cause bitterness and bad feeling

Back

Hasten

Front

hurry; accelerate; rush

Back

Abasement

Front

humiliation; degradation

Back

Remuneration

Front

payment forward

Back

Temper

Front

to moderate; soften

Back

pliable

Front

flexible; not stubborn

Back

Hamper

Front

hinder; obstruct

Back

Harbingers

Front

indicators; bringers of warnings

Back

Zealous

Front

marked by active interest and enthusiasm

Back

affection

Front

a positive feeling of liking

Back

Admonish

Front

scold or reprimand; take to task

Back

Crepuscular

Front

active at dawn and dusk

Back

Section 2

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Ambitious

Front

having a strong desire for success or achievement S: This could be a legacy project for an ______ local politician with his eyes on bigger things.

Back

Curtail

Front

cut short S: The board _________ the budget discussion for the time being as they needed to first discuss program priorities.

Back

Lampoon

Front

ridicule; spoof S: He said such ridiculous things that he was often the target of _______ in the press.

Back

Ambivalence

Front

mixed feelings or emotions S: Their different responses to the unfolding economic drama underscore the strong ________ Americans feel about the Greeks.

Back

acquiesce

Front

To agree, give into S: He only _______ to his rival's request after threat of black mail.

Back

Heed

Front

to listen to S: Don't let anyone's criticism affect your sense of self worth. If you ___________ my advice, you will realize that no one can define or damage your identity.

Back

Epicure

Front

someone who appreciates good food and drink S: Since Hank is an __________, he refuses to consume any food that is not prepared by a gourmet chef.

Back

Resonant

Front

echoing S: He has a deep, _ voice, his words were ____ with meaning.

Back

Tenuous

Front

flimsy; not solid S: The informal deal between companies was _______ at best.

Back

Bombast

Front

arrogant, pompous language S: The other world leaders at the international conference had little interest in being subjected to the presidents _______.

Back