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14 Cards in this Set
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proffer
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offer
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purlieu
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outskirt
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usher
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sb who shows people to their seats; V: bring by showing the way
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stagger
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(of a blow, shock) cause to move unsteadily; (of news) shock deeply
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epic
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(of stories, events) full of brave action and excitement
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wilderness
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area of land with little natural life, esp. desert; desolate expanse; Ex. a wilderness of waters
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lout
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rough rude man; CF. loot
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intent
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(of looks) eager; showing eager attention; intent on doing sth: having a determined intention
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station
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put (sb, oneself, a military force) at a certain place; Ex. station oneself among the bushes
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stationery
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writing materials (paper, pen, etc.); N. stationer
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checkmate
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(in chess) position of a king at the end of a game (escape°¡ impossible); complete defeat
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stalemate
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situation in which neither side in a quarrel can get an advantage; deadlock; Ex. The discussions ended in a stalemate.
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aficionado
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fan; devotee; Ex. a cinema aficionado
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access
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fit or sudden attack (as of anger or a disease)
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