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23 Cards in this Set
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Genre |
A certain form or style in painting or literature |
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Candid |
Frank, open, honest |
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Unsavory |
Disagreeable, offensive, morally bad |
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Degrade |
Obsolete, Make contemptible, lower |
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Venial |
Pardonable, forgivable |
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Keep a stiff upper lip |
Keep up courage, stand up to trouble |
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Epitome |
Person or thing that embodies or represents the best |
Your junior |
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Dexterity |
Mental or physical skill |
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Grotesque |
Strange, bizarre, fantastic |
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Compassion |
Sympathetic feeling, kindness |
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Repugnant |
Distasteful, repulsive |
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To throw the book at someone |
To give the maximum punishment |
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Acme |
Peak, pinnacle, zenith, top |
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Copious |
Ample, abundant, plentiful |
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Vehemently |
Violently, eagerly, passionately |
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Depict |
Describe clearly, picture, portray |
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Terra firma |
Solid, firm land |
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Perfidious |
Treacherous, false |
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Covet |
Want, envy, wish |
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Ingratiate |
Win confidence, charm |
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Penury |
Poverty |
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Ignominious |
Humiliating, disgraceful |
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In seventh heaven |
The highest happiness or delight |
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