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20 Cards in this Set
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antediluvian
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something ancient, old-fashioned, or out of date
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anachronism
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something or someone that is not in it's correct historical time period
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confluence
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the coming together of people, things, or ideas
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malediction
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curse word
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equanimity
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mental or emotional stability/composure, especially in times of stress
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cryptic
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mysterious or secretive
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malcontent
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displeased, not satisfied with current conditions or circumstances
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circumambulate
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to walk around (ceremoniously)
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credulous
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willing to believe or trust too readily, gullible
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corpulent
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large or bulky body
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congenital
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of or pertaining to a condition present at birth
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misogyny
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hatred, dislike, or mistrust of women
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enshroud
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to cover or to conceal
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pliable
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easily bent or flexible, supple
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sacrosanct
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extremely sacred
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abasement
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a reduction or lowering in rank, office, or esteem
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antipathy
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a natural or basic dislike or hatred
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decry
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to speak disparagingly of, to denounce
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transient
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not lasting, enduring, or permanent
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punctilious
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extremely attentive to details, meticulous
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