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26 Cards in this Set
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benign
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good natured; harmless
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simultaneous
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happening at the same time
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haymaker
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a powerful punch
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resurrection
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rebirth
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impudence
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disrespect; rudeness
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oculist
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like an ophthalmologist (treats eye diseases)
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indolent
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lazy, idle
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affliction
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to make someone or something suffer physically or mentally
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trachoma
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a disease that gradually makes you blind, contagious
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appraisal
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evaluation; sizing up
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(un)perturbed
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untroubled; not upset
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governess
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a woman who lives with a family and educates the children at home
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morose(ly)
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gloomy
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crone
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an old woman, especially who is unfriendly or ugly
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inarticulate
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not expressed clearly enough to be understood
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valedictorian
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student that gives the farewell address at graduation and usually has the highest GPA
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bizarre
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strange, unusual
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indulgent
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lenient, yield to the desire of or for
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restraint
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control over feelings, self control
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acute congestion
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severe blockage (an old-fashioned medical diagnosis)
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vivacious
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very lively
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obstinate
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stubborn; persistent
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constitution
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physical makeup
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caricature
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exaggerated portrait
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scowl
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to have a bad-tempered and angry expression on one's face
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bewildered
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confused
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