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10 Cards in this Set
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venerable
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worthy of respect due to age
My venerable Mother sat at the end of the table to say the prayers. |
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puerile
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childish behavor of a grown up
my father was puerile when he chased us around the house. |
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levity
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lack of seriousnes at an event.
At the fire drill, the kids had way to much levity. |
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frugal
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not wasteful
I was frugal when i cut out the coupons before i when to the store. |
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antipathy
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against symothy for a person
i had much antipathy when he pushed me off the swingset then broke his leg |
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avocation
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an auxiliary activity
My avocation would be racing cars |
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doughty
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reliably courageous
my doughty assistant took the blame when my report wasn't finished. |
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charlatan
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one who attracts customers w/ tricks or jokes.
the charlatan's jugling attracted customers to the store. |
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elucidate
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make clear and more comprehensible.
Will you please elucidate venerable again please. |
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indolent
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disinclined to work or exertion
i didn't finish my lab report because im too indolent |