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17 Cards in this Set
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thwart
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to hinder or obstruct. To prevent or stop.
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rapscallion
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a rascal, rogue, fun loving person
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agile
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quick, ease of movement
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intrigues
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to bring or get, by secretly or undernandedly
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uncouth
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awkward, clumsy, not know or familiar, strange
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stalward
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strong, well-built, sturdy, brave
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fop
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a foolish person, vain, pays TOO much attention to his clothes or appearance
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preen
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to make oneself trim, dress or adorn oneself, show vanity in yourself
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turmoil
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commotion, uproar, confusion
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ardor
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eagerness, enthusiasm, zeal
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motley
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of many colors, patches of colors, wearing flasy clothes, mixed colors
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fickle
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to deceive, betray, unstable
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downcast
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very unhappy, discouraged, sad, dejected
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frivolous
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of little value or importance, not sensible
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succumbed
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gave, submitted, yielded
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innumberable
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too numerous, many, countless
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essayed
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tried, attempted
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