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20 Cards in this Set
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amiss
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faulty, imperfect, not as it should be
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brawl
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a noisy quarrel or fight
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detest
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to hate,
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domestic
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native to our country, not foreign
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flagrant
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extremely bad
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flaw
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a slight fault defect
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fledgling
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an inexperienced person, beginner
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fluster
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to make or become confused
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foremost
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chief, most important,
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momentum
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the force of speed with which something moves
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notable
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stricking, remarkable,
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nurture
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to bring up, care for, train
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paradox
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a self - contradictory statement that on closer examination proves true; a person or thing seemingly contradictory qualities
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perjury
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the act of swearing or a lie
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presume
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to take granted,
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prior
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earlier
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proficient
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skilled, expert, or cable in any field or activity
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salvo
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a burst of gunfire or cannon shot
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vigilant
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wide - awake, alert, watchful
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wrath
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intense anger
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