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20 Cards in this Set
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Accede
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verb
To give agreement to something |
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Brandish
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verb
To wave something about, especially a weapon, in a menacing, theatrical, or triumphant way |
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Comprise
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Noun
To consist of |
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Deft
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adj.
Quick and skillful or clever |
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Destitute
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adj.
Lacking something |
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Explicit
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adj.
Clear and obvious or definite |
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Extirpate
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verb
To completely remove something |
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Inopportune
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adj.
Badly timed |
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Ironic
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adj.
Involving humor based on opposites |
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Musty
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adj.
1. With an old damp smell 2. Outdated and uninteresting |
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Officious
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adj.
Interfering, meddlesome |
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Ominous
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adj.
Threatening |
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Pinnacle
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noun
Highest point |
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Premeditated
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adj.
Planned |
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Rampant
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adj.
1. Happening in an unrestrained manner 2. Growing wildly 3. Fierce |
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Solace
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noun
Relief from emotional distress, or a source of comfort |
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Stately
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adj.
Impressive and dignified, or grand and imposing |
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Supple
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adj.
Flexible; adaptable |
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Suppress
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verb
To put an end to something or prevent something |
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Venal
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adj.
1. Open to bribery 2. Corrupt 3. Able to be bought |
