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19 Cards in this Set
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to acquiesce |
accept something reluctantly but without protest |
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chagrin |
a feeling of embarrassment, humiliation, or annoyance |
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to degenerate |
to fall below a normal or desired state; decline in quality |
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proficiency |
the act of being an expert in an art. vocation, or area of learning |
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inordinate |
exceeding reasonable limits; immoderate; not regulated; disorderly |
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knaves |
unprincipled, crafty fellows |
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resigned |
having accepted something unpleasant that one can do nothing about |
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discorded |
lack of agreement among persons, groups, or things |
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paradoxical |
nature of a self-contradictory paradox |
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Troupe |
A groups of dancers, actors, or other entertainers who your to different venues |
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to coalesce |
combine elements in a mass or whole |
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behemoth |
something enormous, esp. a big and powerful organization |
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troglodyte |
a hermit; person who is regarded as being deliberately ignorant or old-fashioned |
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rapier |
a thin, light, sharp- pointed sword used for thrusting |
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agile |
able to move nimbly, quickly, and easily |
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precocious |
indicative of early development, such as that of a child |
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brawn |
physical strength in contrast to intelligence |
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catalyst |
a person of thing that precipitates an event |
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stipulated |
having demanded or specified a requirement, typically as a part of a bargain or agreement |
