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22 Cards in this Set
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Enmity (n)
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Deep seated hatred
state of being an enemy |
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Decorous (adj)
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Exhibiting appropriate behavior or conduct
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Effulgence (n)
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Radiant splender
brilliance |
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Ebullience (n)
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Zestful or spirited enthusiasm
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Tumult (n)
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Commotion of a great crowd; disorder
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Indignantly (adv)
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Anger aroused by something
unjust, unworthy, or mean |
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Inscrutable (adj)
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Not readily comprehensible
mysterious |
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Sinewy (adj)
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Lean and muscular
stringy and tough |
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Propitiate (v)
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To conciliate to appease
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Assiduous (adj)
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Hard-working
diligent |
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Benevolent (adj)
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friendly, helpful
performing charitable acts |
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Supercilious (adj)
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Contemptous, arrogant, disdainful
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Gregarious (adj)
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Very friendly, sociable, outgoing
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Scintillate (v)
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To dazzle in a lively
clever or witty way to excite |
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Analogous (adj)
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Similar to another person, idea, or thing
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Atonement (n)
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Reparation for an offense
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Discernment (n)
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To distinguish between items
to recognize mentally |
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Desultory (adj)
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Passing aimlessly from one thing or subject to another
disconnected |
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Ponderous (adj)
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Having great weight
something that weights upon something |
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Volition
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An act of willing, choosing, or deciding
conscious choice |
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Languid
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Lacking energy or vitality, weak
showing little or no animation |
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Embodiment
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Act of embodying
state of being embodied |
