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16 Cards in this Set
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Evasive
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1. tending or seeking to evade; avoiding the issue; not straightforward
2. avoiding or seeking to avoid trouble or difficulties 3. hard to catch or obtain; elusive |
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Wary
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1. watchful, cautious, or alert
2. characterized by caution or watchfulness |
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Unison
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A condition of perfect agreement and accord.
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Small
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1. of limited size; of comparatively restricted dimensions; not big; little
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Obliterate
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to destroy every trace of; wipe out completely
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Maim
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cripple
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Emulate
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to attempt to equal or surpass, esp by imitation
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Savory
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pleasant or agreeable in taste or smell
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Inhabit
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to live or dwell in (a place), as people or animals
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Impair
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to reduce or weaken in strength
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Turmoil
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a state of great commotion, confusion, or disturbance; tumult; agitation; disquiet
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Cease
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to stop; discontinue
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Vague
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not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed
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Rudiments
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a mere beginning, first slight appearance, or undeveloped or imperfect form of something
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Novice
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a person who is new to the circumstances, work, etc., in which he or she is placed; beginner
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Presumptuous
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Overly Assuming
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