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21 Cards in this Set
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fickle
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changeable or unstable in affection or interest
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abash
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make ashamed and ill at ease
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discerning
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having or showing good judgement or understanding
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demur
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be unwilling because of doubts or objections
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industries
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jobs or tasks
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interposed
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came between
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civility
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politeness
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gossamer
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a very thin, soft, filthy cloth
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tippet
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a scarflike garment for the neck and shoulders
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tulle
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a thin, fine netting used for veils or scarves
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blithe
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cheerful, carefree
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jobbers
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middlemen who buy goods wholesale to sell to dealers
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trottoirs
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sidewalks
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ranklings
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angry or bitter feelings; resentments
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unrequited
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not returned
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rack
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an upheaval, as by a storm
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exulting
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rejoicing greatly
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keel
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a piece protruding from the bottom of a ship to help maintain balance
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abeyance
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temporary suspension, as of an activity or function
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effuse
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pour out
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bequeath
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leave (property) to another by last will and testament
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