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21 Cards in this Set
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histrionic
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theatrical; excessively dramatic or emotional; affected; of actors or acting
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vagary
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an erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion; capricious happening
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inculcate
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teach; instill
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countermand
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cancel; revoke (an order)
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vouchsafe
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grant condescendingly; guarantee (vouchsafe your fair return on your investment)
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sate
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satisfy to the full
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rote
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repetition (learning poetry by rote)
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fray
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N: brawl; fight
V: wear away or unravel by rubbing; cause to become worn out |
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defray
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provide for the payment of; undertake the payment of; pay
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chagrin
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annoyance and disappointment; vexation by humiliation or injured pride
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plaudit
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praise enthusiastic approval
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tenacious
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holding fast; persistent
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touchstone
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stone used to test the fineness of gold alloys; criterion; standard
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fell
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cruel; deadly disease
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decry
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disparage; condemn openly
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ruminate
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chewing again; think through
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quorum
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minimal number of members necessary to conduct a meeting
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psychosomatic
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of the influence of the mind on the body
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fracas
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brawl (noisy quarrel or fight) in which a number of people take part; melee
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saunter
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stroll slowly
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comity
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courtesy; civility
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