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Card A 551-575
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| n. a division; a split; a break | schism |
| n. an assembly of diverse elements | collage |
| v. to deceive; to trick; n. a person easily tricked | dupe |
| adj. ridiculous, or exaggerated as to cause or deserve laughter; absurd | ludicrous |
| n. a law or body of laws, esp. religious; an established principle or basis for judgment; The works of a writer that have been accepted as authentic | canon |
| adj. lacking pity or mercy; unfeeling | callous |
| ad. Worthy to serve as a model | exemplary |
| adj. careful in spending money or resources | frugal |
| adj. currently or actually existing | extant |
| adj. able to be heard | audible |
| n. a flattering act or remark; allurement; enticement | blandishment |
| v. to yell very loudly; to shout | bellow |
| n. mental distress; that which amuses or entertains | distraction |
| adj. appropriate to spoken, as opposed to written, language; informal | colloquial |
| n. study of the origin, behavior, and culture of human beings | anthropology |
| v. to meditate; to consider thoughtfully | muse |
| adj. unreasonably stubborn | obstinate |
| n. strain or hardship, often illegally applied | duress |
| v. to use sparingly; to conserve | husband |
| adj. modest; not showy | unpretentious |
| adj. extremely emotional; passionate | fervid |
| v. to believe; to trust | credit |
| adj. narrow in outlook; provincial | insular |
| v. to plot secretly for a deceitful or illegal purpose | collude |
| v. to draw back in fear; lose heart or courage | quail |