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19 Cards in this Set
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Ensconced
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to settle securely or snugly;to cover or shelter; hide securely
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Laborious
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)requiring much work, exertion, or perseverance;characterized by or requiring extreme care and much attention to detail
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Enmity
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a feeling or condition of hostility; hatred; ill will; animosity; antagonism Mutual Hatred
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Vivacious
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)lively; animated.
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Apathy
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lack of interest in or concern for things that others find moving or exciting.
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Acute
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sharp or severe in effect; intense: extremely great or serious; crucial; critical
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Cryptic
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mysterious in meaning; puzzling; ambiguous
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Impromptu
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made or done without previous preparation, suddenly or hastily prepared,
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Canvass
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to solicit votes, subscriptions, opinions, or the like from. To examine carefully; investigate by inquiry; discuss; debate.
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Procured-
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to obtain or get by care, effort, or the use of special means.
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Eloquence
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discourse marked by force and persuasiveness;the quality of forceful or persuasive expressiveness
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Articulate-
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expressing oneself readily, clearly, or effectively.
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Malignancy
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the quality or state of being malignant.
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Capitulate-
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to surrender often after negotiation of terms.
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Countenance
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alm expression,mental composure bearing or expression that offers approval or sanction : moral support.
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Treachery-
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violation of allegiance or of faith and confidence, an act of perfidy or treason.
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Conciliatory
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to gain (as goodwill) by pleasing acts. to make compatible reconcile
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Demeanor-
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behavior toward others : outward manner.
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Morose
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having a sullen and gloomy disposition ,marked by or expressive of gloom.
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