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9 Cards in this Set
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scour
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to clean or brighten something bu rubbing it with an abrasive substance or material
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ornery
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uncooperative and irritable
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astute
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shrewd and discerning, especially where personal benefit is to be derived
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impetuous
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acting on the spur of the moment, without considering the consequences
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meander
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to follow an indirect route or course, especially one with a series of twists and turns
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benevolent
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showing kindness or goodwill
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tenacious
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tending to stick firmly to any decision, plan, or opinion without changing or doubting it
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arduous
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requiring hard work or continuous physical effort
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abscond
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to run away secretly, especially in order to avoid arrest or prosecution
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