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10 Cards in this Set
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Adage
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traditional saying expressing a common experience or observation; proverb
~saying, proverb, aphorism |
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Affable
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pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly
~amiable, amicable, benevolent, cordial |
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Ambivalent
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uncertainty or fluctuation, especially when caused by inability to make a decision
~hesitant, doubtful, equivocal, vacillating, wavering |
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Bravura
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a display of daring, brilliant performance; courageous
~audactiy, bravery, fortitude |
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Decrepit
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weakened by age or long use
~aged, battered, feeble, haggard |
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Direst
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causing or involving great fear or suffering; indicating trouble or disaster
~urgent, dreadful, terrible |
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Disheveled
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hanging loosely or in disorder; unkempt
~begraggled, untidy, ruffled |
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Dissuade
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to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something
~caution, divert, advise against |
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Dourness
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sullen, gloomy, stern
~severity, austerity, grimness |
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Dupe
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a person who is easily fooled; deceive; gull
~chump, easy, sap, pushover |
