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20 Cards in this Set
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appal
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to shock
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cognizant
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conscious of; aware
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commiserate
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to express sorrow
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expedient
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self-interested;convenient
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hindrance
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a barrier
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kindle
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to inspire
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lavish
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overly luxurious
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ludicrous
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ridiculous; laughable
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negligent
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careless
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scrutinize
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to inspect; to examine
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clamor
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loud noise
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contract
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to become smaller; to reduce in size
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duplicity
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deceit
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equivocal
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vague;open to more than one interpretation and often intended to mislead.
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irresolute
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unable to decide; uncertain how to think or act
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rescind
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to cancel; take back
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stagnant
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motionless; not moving
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uniform
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unvarying;all or always the same; without variety
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untenable
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unable to be defended; insupportable
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vilify
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to speak evil of; to make abusive statements about
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