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29 Cards in this Set
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receding |
becoming more distant |
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disarming |
removing or lessening suspicions or fears |
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prolonged |
extended |
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imprudent |
unwise |
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surmounted |
overcame |
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unruffled |
calm; not disturbed |
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invariably |
always; without changing |
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diverting |
entertaining |
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impulse |
sudden desire to do something |
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protruding |
sticking out |
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precluded |
made impossible in advance; prevented |
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impunity |
freedom from punishment or harm |
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retribution |
punishment |
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immolation |
destruction |
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connoisseurship |
expert knowledge |
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impose |
(used with upon) take advantage of |
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recoiling |
moving backward, as in fear |
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endeavored |
tried |
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obstinate |
stubborn |
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succession |
series |
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exuberant |
elaborate; extreme; also, high-spirited |
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genial |
cheerful and friendly |
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impartial |
fair; unbiased |
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allegiance |
loyalty |
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procured |
gotten; obtained |
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dire |
terrible |
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fervent |
passionate |
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aspiring |
seeking to gain; desiring |
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deliberation |
careful thought, esp. in making a decision |
