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15 Cards in this Set
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disdainful
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showing comtempt or lack of respect
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prententious
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attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc. than actually possessed
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quiescent
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in a state of inactivity
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diffuse
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to spread or cause to spread over a wide area
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rant
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speak or shout at length in a wild, impassioned way
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insolent
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showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
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eloquence
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fluent or persuasive speaking or writing
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mundane
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lacking interest or excitement; dull
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allay
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diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry)
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affable
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friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to
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bellicose
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demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight
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lavish
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rich, elaborate, or luxurious
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austere
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severe or strict in mannner, attitude, or appearance
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misanthrope
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a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society
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debunk
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expose the fakeness or hollowness
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