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18 Cards in this Set
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ALLIES |
The nations, primarily Great Britain, France, the Soviet Union, and the United States, allied against the Axis during World War II |
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TORRENT |
An overwhelming number or amount |
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STAID |
Characterized by sedate dignity |
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ALOOF
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Distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote |
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INDIGNANT |
Angered at something unjust or wrong |
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GROUSER |
One who complains or grumbles |
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OCULIST |
A physician that treats diseases of the eyes |
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CLANDESTINE |
Kept or done in secret |
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EMANCIPATION |
Freeing someone from the control of another |
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LORRIES |
Motor trucks |
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MIRTH |
Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter |
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PEDANTIC |
Characterized by narrow, often pretentious or showy concern for book learning and formal rules
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TACT |
Acute sensitivity to what is proper and appropriate in dealing with others |
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RUCKSACK |
A knapsack |
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COQUETRY |
Flirtation |
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TRUNDLE |
To push or propel on wheels or rollers |
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DISDAINFUL |
Expressing extreme contempt |
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TUMULT |
A disorderly commotion or disturbance |
