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15 Cards in this Set
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canard
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noun - a false report or piece of news; a rumour, hoax, etc.
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eclat
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noun - 1 striking effect; showy splendour. 2 splendid success; distinction. 3 applause; praise
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elan
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noun - impressive and energetic style
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gallivant
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verb - to go out looking for entertainment or amusement
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histrionics
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noun - theatrical or dramatic behaviour expressing excessive emotion and insincerity
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jingoism
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noun - over-enthusiastic or aggressive patriotism
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lassitude
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noun - a feeling of physical or mental tiredness; a lack of energy and enthusiasm
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littoral
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adj - on or near the shore of a sea or lake
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mores
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plural noun - social customs that reflect the basic moral and social values of a particular society
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obfuscate
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verb - 1 to darken or obscure something. 2 to obscure something or make it difficult to understand. 3 to bewilder or confuse someone
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redolent
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adj - 1 fragrant. 2 (usually redolent of or with something) a smelling strongly of it; b strongly suggestive or reminiscent of it
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sapient
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adj - having or showing good judgement; wise
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specious
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adj - superficially or apparently convincing, sound or just, but really false, flawed or lacking in sincerity
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turgid
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adj - 1 swollen; inflated or distended. 2 said of language: sounding important but meaning very little; pompous
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vixen
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noun - 1 a female fox. 2 a fierce or spiteful woman
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