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29 Cards in this Set
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torque
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to cause to rate or twist
wrench - nut |
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refrain
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to obstain from an impulse to say or do something
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insouciant
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calm and unroubled
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gestate
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to think of/develop slowly in the mind
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dissonant
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disagreeing, harsh sound
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approbation
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approval, sanctium
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diffident
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lacking confidence
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expiate
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to atone for wrongdoing
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impetuous
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impulsive
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modicum
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small amount
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parsimony
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conservative about money
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pugnacious
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inclined to quarrel or fight
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scurrilous
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grossly of obscenely abusie
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vacillate
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to show indecision
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zephyr
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a gentle breeze
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harangue
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sermonizing lecture
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latent
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hidden (desire)
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nefarious
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extremely wicked
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precocious
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smart
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recalcitrant
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not obedient
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somnolent
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sleepy
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acerbic
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sour, expired
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clemency
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mercy
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decry
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to speak disparagingly on
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fatuous
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foolish
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garrulous
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excessively talkative (gittings)
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iconoclast
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one who attacks widely accepted beliefs
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timorous
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fearful
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winsome
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innocently charming
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