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29 Cards in this Set
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ensconced
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settled comfortably; sheltered, concealed
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laborious
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requiring much work
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enmity
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hatred
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vivacious
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lively or animated
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apathy
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lack of interest, indifference
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acute
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sharp, intense
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parasitical
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living on others without anyuseful return
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cryptic
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mysterious, secretive
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tractable
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easily managed or controlled
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ignominious
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disgraceful, shameful
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impromptu
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done without preparation
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canvass
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to go asking for votes
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procured
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obtained through care or effort
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eloquence
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power to win by speaking
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articulate
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to put thoughts into words easily and clearly
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malignity
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evil or deadly in nature
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capitulate
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to surrenderon certain terms
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treachery
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deciet
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demeanor
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the way one looks and acts
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morose
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gloomy, sullen
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taciturn
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speaking very little
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deputation
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a group appointed to represent others
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devotee
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a strong supporter, a loyalist
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embolden
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to instill with courage or boldness
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faction
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a self-seeking party or group
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internment
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inprisonment of a group of people
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machination
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a scheming and crafty evil idea
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sordid
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dirty, filthy, gross
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superintendence
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the act of directing or supervising
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