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24 Cards in this Set
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Intimated
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to communicate delicately and indirectly
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Epigram
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a concise poem dealing pointedly and often satirically with a single thought or event and often ending with an ingenious turn of thought 2, or a witty saying
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Contiguous
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being ain actual contact or touching along a boundary
Perilous full of or involving dander |
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Abrasion
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a wearing, grinding, or rubbing away by friction or irritation
Comply to conform submit or adapt |
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Extemporizing
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an impromptu, to compose in the spur of the moment
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Curry
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to beat or thrash
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Supercilious
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coolly and patronizingly haughty, proud
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Erroneous
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containing or characterized by error, mistaken
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Interpose
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to put to an end oneself between, intrude
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Singular
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a separate person or thing
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Expire
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to come to an end, to breathe one’s last breathe
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Pivotal
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vitally important critical
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Innuendo
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an oblique allusion, a reference, or hint
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Attribute
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an inherent characteristic
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Hauteur
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blatantly or disdainfully proud
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Malign
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evil in nature
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Convivial
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relating to occupied with, or fond of feasting and good company
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Caterwauling
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to make a harsh cry
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Render
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to give back to restore
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Peremptory
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to give back to restore
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Peremptory
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expressive of urgency or command
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Chafed
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to feel irritated
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Appalling
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inspiring horror, dismay
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Solemn
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gloomy, somber
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