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25 Cards in this Set
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Obtrude
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(v) to impose (ideas) on another
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Sojourner
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(adj) to reside temporarily
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Impertinent
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(adj) exceeding the limits of propriety or good manner
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Gratuitously
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(adj) given or granted w/o return
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Frivolous
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(adj) marked by or showing deep sincerity or seriousness
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Tedium
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(n) the quality or condition of being tedious
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Ennui
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(n) listlessness and dissatisfaction resulting from lack of interest
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Palatable
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(adj) acceptable to the taste
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Degenerate
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(adj) having declined, as in function or nature
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Valiant
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(adj) possessing valor; brave
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Discontent
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(n) the absence of content
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Inconsolable
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(adj) impossible or difficult to console
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Exorbitant
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(adj) exceeding all bounds, as of custom of fairness
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Assimilate
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(v) to consume and incorperate nutrients or information into the body or custom
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Nominal
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(adj) of resembling or relating to a name or names
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Ocular
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(adj) of relating to an oracle
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Levity
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(n) lightness of manner or speech
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Commodious
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(adj) spacious; roomy
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Defray
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(v) to aleviate costs
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Consummate
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(v) accomplished
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Torpid
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(adj) dormant
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Perennial
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(adj) present all seasons
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Percuniary
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dealing with money
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Earnest
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(adj) marked by or showing deep sincerity or seriousness
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Trifling
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(adj) of slight worth or importance
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