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19 Cards in this Set
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procrastinate
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to put off doing something; to delay needlessly.
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prodigal
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1. Recklessly wsteful; extravagant.
2. Profuse; lavish |
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profane
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1. Showing disrespect toward God or sacred things.
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profuse
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Plentiful, prodigal, overflowing; giving abundantly (usually used in in).
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jeopardy
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Danger; peril
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jocular
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jiking; avoding seriousness
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assauge
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To soothe; to make less severe; to satisfy.
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suave
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Smooth in social manner.
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festoon
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A decoration chain of flowers, leaves, or ribbons hung in a curve.
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fete
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A party or festival, especially one held out of doors.
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condole
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To express sympathy (used with with)
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doleful
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mournful; sad
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irascible
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Irritable; hot tempered
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irate
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Angry; enraged
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ire
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Anger; rage
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malevolent
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Wishing harm to others; malicious
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volition
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A conscious choice; use of one's will to make a decision.
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zeal
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Passionate devotion to a cause; ardor.
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zealot
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A zealous person; a fanatic.
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