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15 Cards in this Set
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affability
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pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to
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augment
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to make larger
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chide
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to voice disapproval of
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conjure
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to perform magic tricks
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contrive
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to make schemes
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derive
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to take, receive, or obtain especially from a specified source
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entreat
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to make an earnest request
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faction
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a party or group
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instigation
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to goad or urge foward
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insurrection
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an act of revolting against govt
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interim
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made or appointed, temporary
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mortify
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to humiliate or shame, as by injury to one's pride or self-respect.
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semblance
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outward appearance
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visage
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he face, usually with reference to shape, features, expression, etc
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whet
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to make keen or more acute (to excite)
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