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20 Cards in this Set
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Alfresco |
Out of doors, in the open air |
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Hoi Polloi |
The common people, the masses |
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Pecuniary |
Of or relating to money |
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Somaticize |
To convert anxiety into physical symptoms |
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Waffle stompers |
Ankle boots with ridged soles, used especially for hiking |
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Miche |
To lurk out of sight |
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Ossify |
To become rigid or inflexible in habits, attitudes, opinions, etc |
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Namby-pamby |
Lacking in character directness or moral or emotional strength |
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raconteuse |
A woman who is skilled in relating stories and anecdotes interestingly |
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Brevity |
The quality of expressing much in a few words; terseness |
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Cognomen |
Any name especially a nickname
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Kenspeckle |
Conspicuous; easily seenor recognized |
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Joie de vivre |
joy of living; enjoyment of life; ebullience |
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smithereens |
small bits; pieces |
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Puckish |
mischievous; impish |
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Amanuensis |
A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another; secretary |
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Gonzo |
Filled with bizarre or subjective ideas, commentary, or the like. |
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Prink |
To fuss over one's dress, especially before the mirror |
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Snuggery |
A comfortable or cozy room |
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Toponym |
Any name derived from a place name |
