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15 Cards in this Set
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acrid
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bitter;sharp ;irritating to taste or smell.
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addle
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to muddle; confuse
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ado
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fuss; trouble; bother
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alms
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money, food, or clothing given to the poor people
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amulet
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something worn around the neck as a protection against bad luck; a charm
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aperture
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opening; hole; gap
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askew
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on one side; crooked
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bauble
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trinket; toy; showy but worthless
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bevy
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group; flock
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blithe
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light-hearted; joyful; cheerful
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careen
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to cause to lean sideways
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bilk
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deceive; swindle; cheat
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chary
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careful; cautious; shy
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nabob
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a very rich or influential man
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onus
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task; burden; responsiblitly
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