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18 Cards in this Set
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Winsome
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generally pleasing or engaging, often because of childlike innocence or charm
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Prognosticate
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predicting the future according to present indications
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Prattle
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to babble
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Palaver
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idle talk; misleading speech
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Epithet
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a descriptive name or title applied to a person
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Physiognomy
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the art of judging character by the outward appearance; the facial features held to show qualities of mind or character
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Vivacity
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the state of being lively in temper or conduct
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Sundry
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various, miscellaneous
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Interloper
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intruder, one who interfres with the affairs of others
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Assiduity
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close and constant application; unflagging effort; diligence
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Garret
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an attic
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Reprobate
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a morally unprincipled person
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Querulous
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habitually complaining, peevish, grumbling, whining
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Ruffian
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a brutal person
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Laconic
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brief in speech or expressions; using few words
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Countenance
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bearing, demeanor, face as an indication of character
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misanthrope
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a hater of society, company and/or mankind
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Stalwart
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marked by imposing strength of body, mind, or spirit
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