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34 Cards in this Set
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vivacious (25)--adj
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lively, high spirited
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disciples (27)--n
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a person who follows the teaching of another whom he or she accepts as a leader
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gambol (30)--v
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to jump or skip around in play
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acute (36)--adj
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1.) sharp, pointed 2.) very perceptive, having a sharp mind 3.) sharp or severe effect
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obstinate (37)--adj
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keeping firm to one's opinion or course of action
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shirking (37)--v
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to avoid (a duty of work) selfishly or unfairly
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cryptic (38)--adj.
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concealing its meaning in a puzzled way
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indefatigable (39)--adj
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not becoming tired
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maxim (40)--n
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a general truth or rule of conduct
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ignominious (48)--adj
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bringing contempt or disgrace, humiliating
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aloof (55)--adv
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apart; adj. unconcerned, remote in character, not friendly
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cunning (62)--adj.
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skilled at deceiving people
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procure (66)--v
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to obtain by care or effort; to acquire
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intermediary (67)--n
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a mediator, a go-between
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imposing (71)--adj.
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impressive
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malignity (72)--n
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something that is harmful
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embolden (75)--v
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to make bold, to encourage
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capitulate (77)--v
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to surrender
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machinations (93)--n. pl.
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clever scheming or things done by this scheming
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censured (93)--v
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to blame or criticize in a condeming fashion
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beatific (95)--adj.
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showing great happiness
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repose (96)--n
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rest, sleep, a peaceful state
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sentinel (96)--n
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a guard
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conciliatory (96)--adj.
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something that is done in goodwill
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stratagem (109)--n
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a crafty trick
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morose (117)--adj.
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gloomy and unsocialable
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taciturn (117)--adj.
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saying very little
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deputation (123)--n
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a group of people appointed to go on a mission on behalf of others
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incumbent (124)--adj
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forming an obligation or duty
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witticism (126)--n
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a witty or clever remark
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intimate (126)--v.
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to make known especially by hinting
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malignant (126)--adj.
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feeling or showing great ill will
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subversive (126)--adj.
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describing a tendency to overthrow an authority by weakening trust or belief
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dregs (128)--n. pl.
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bits of useless matter that sink to the bottom of a liquid
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