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23 Cards in this Set
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candor |
(n) open and sincere in expression |
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conjugal |
adj - relating to marriage |
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diatribe |
forcefull bitter verbal attack (n) |
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dissimulation |
(N) concealment of thoughts |
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expiate |
v - to redeem |
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garrulous |
excessive talk about trivial matters |
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gauche |
adj - lacking social grace |
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homage |
n - special honor or respect shown publicalyl |
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imperious |
adj - assuming authority without justification |
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languorous |
adj - lacks physical or mental energy |
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approbation |
n - approval |
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droll |
adj - provoke dry amusement |
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indolent |
adj - avoid excercise, lazy |
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libertine |
n - a person morally or sexually unrestrained |
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obdurate |
stubborn |
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parlance |
manner of speaking n |
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penchant
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strong liking for something
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pique
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irritating from slight from pride
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rejoinder
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Sharp witty reply
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reprobate
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depraved person
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reticence
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reserves state
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subterfuge
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something used to evade a rule
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succor
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religious relief
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