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24 Cards in this Set
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prolific
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causing abundant growth
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truism
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statement of an obvious truth
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discourse
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verbal expression in the form of speech
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finesse
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delicacy and refinement of performance
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pallor
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extreme or unnatural paleness
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prodigy
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an unusually gifted person
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aficionado
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a fan; enthusiastic admirer
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virtuoso
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one skilled in music
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pittance
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a small salary or amount of money
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broach
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to talk or write about for the first time
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innumerable
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too many to be numbered or counted
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negligible
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amounting to very little
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astute
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shrewd in judgement; having a keen mind
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embargo
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a government order prohibiting trade
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renegade
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a traitor or outlaw
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bravado
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false bravery; swaggering courage
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juxtaposition
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placement side by side
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scriptures
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a scared writing or book
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fortuitous
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occurring unexpectedly; lucky
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appraisal
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an evaluation of the worth or something
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premeditated
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planned in advance
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efficacy
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the power to produce a desired effect
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whim
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notion or desire
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beneficiary
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one who recieves funds
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