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31 Cards in this Set
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tonsure
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shaving of the head
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torpor
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lethargy
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torso
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trunk of a statue with head and limbs missing
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tortuous
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winding, full of curves
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totter
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move unsteadily, sway as if about to fall
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tout
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praise excessively
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traduce
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to say things about sb that are unpleasant or not true, slander
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transcendent
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going beyond the usual limits
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transgression
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violation of law
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transpire
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be revealed, happen
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trappings
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the possessions etc. that are connected with a particular situation
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travail
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an unpleasant experience that involves a lot of hard work, difficulties/suffering
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travesty
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1)sth that does not have the qualities or values that it should have
2)comical parody |
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trenchant
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(of criticism)expressed strongly and effectively(adjective)
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trepidation
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fear, nervous apprehension
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tribulation
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great trouble or suffering
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trident
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three pronged spear
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trifling
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small, not important
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trite
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a remark or opinion- dull or boring because it has been expressed so many times before
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trough
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container for feeding farm animals
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troth
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pledge for good faith especially in betrothal
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truculence
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aggressiveness
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tryst
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meeting
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tumid
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swollen,pompous
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tumult
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a confused situation in which there is a lot of noise
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tureen
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deep dish for serving soup
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turgid
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1) boring, complicated to understand
2) swollen, containing more water than usual |
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turncoat
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traitor
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turpitude
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very immoral behaviour
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tutelage, tutelary
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guardianship, protection
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tyro
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beginner, novice
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