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30 Cards in this Set
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Asunder
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Into seperate parts (adverb)
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Execrate
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To detest, to abhor (verb)
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Grovel
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To plead, to beg (verb)
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Acrimonious
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Bitter, hateful (adj)
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Render
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To turn into, to cause to be [render something] (verb)
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Allude
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To refer to something casually or indirectly, to hint (verb)
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Elusive
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Difficult to get at or describe (adj)
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Sulkily
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Moodily or grumpily (adverb)
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Expend
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To use up, to spend (verb)
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Diabolical
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Devilish, wicked (adj)
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Coherent
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Logical, understandable (adj)
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Erudition
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Wisdom, intellect (noun)
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Gravity
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Seriousness, importance (noun)
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Conciliatory
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Appeasing, peace-making (adj)
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Sagacious
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Wise, learned (adj)
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Ulterior
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Hidden, secret (non physical) (adj)
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Speculation
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Rumor, theory (noun)
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Ephemeral
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Temporary, short-lived (adj)
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Discomfit
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To humiliate, to make ashamed (verb)
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Concurrent
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Simultaneous (adj)
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Acute
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Sharp, intense (non physical) (adj)
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Morose
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Depressed, gloomy (adj)
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Aversion (to)
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Dislike, hatred (noun)
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Retort
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To reply angrily (verb)
An angry reply (noun) |
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Contemptuous
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Disapproving, scornful (adj)
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Ignominious
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Humiliating, embarrassing (adj)
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Discomposure
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Confusion, discomfort (noun)
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Testy
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Grumpy, touchy (adj)
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Surmise
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To guess, to suppose (verb)
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Felicitous
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Fortunate, lucky (adj)
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