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25 Cards in this Set
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a mode of behavior or way of though peculiar to an individual
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Idiosyncrisy
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use gestures esp. dramatic ones to emphasize one's words
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Gesticulate
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express contempt for; ridicule
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Deride
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the act of saying one thing and doing another
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Hypocrite
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obtain esp. with care or effort
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Procure
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excited, confuse, or disorderly
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Tumultuous
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courteous and polite
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civil
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a soft baggy area of land / an awkward, complex, or hazardous situation
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Quagmire
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spread through and be perceived in every part of / be present and apparent throughout
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Pervade
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feel intense dislike or disgust for
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Loathe
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a deep, pensive, and long-lasting sadness
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Melancholy
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having the qualities of bizarre; dreamlike
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Surreal
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make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe
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Alleviate
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outward behavior or bearing
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Demeanor
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Confer or present
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Bestow
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the faculty or power of using one's will
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Volition
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divide or cause to divide into sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs
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Polarize
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a hindrance or obstruction in doing something
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Impede
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putt off to a later time; postpone
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defer
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having knowledge or being aware of
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cognizant
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having or showing no skill;
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Inept
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place or deal with close together for contrasting effect; compare
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Juxtapose
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made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations
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Requisite
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hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed
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Cursory
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lack of variety and interest; tedious repitition and routine
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Monotony
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