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19 Cards in this Set
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penury
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noun-absolute poverty
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explicate
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verb-to make a conclusion and to give detailed facts as support
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obfuscate
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verb--to deliberately attempt to cover up facts to deceive somebody, to add irrelevant detail to hide truth
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excoriate
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verb-severe, scathing reprimand
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impugn
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verb-to call to question, to doubt
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cozen
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verb-to attempt to deceive in flattering ways by fraud
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emulate
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verb-to imitate or copy someone you look up to
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obtuse
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adj-dull tool
-angle <90* (Geometry) -dull, stupid, personality |
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adamant
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adj-inflexible, cannot be persuaded in the face of opposition
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virulent
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adj-toxic, death-producing (such as AIDS)
-interior attack on character or literal attempt to kill |
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exurb
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noun-not in the city, outskirts that are connected with rich class
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exult
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verb-to rejoice
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euphemism
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noun-a less harsh word to replace a more harsh word
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flatulent
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adj-someone full of themselves, pompous w/o worth
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facade
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noun-thin exterior of brick to give an impression for a building
-project happiness to hide truth within |
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euphoria
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noun-feeling of happiness without any apparent reason
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expatiate
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verb-to go on and on about a subject until you are bored
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exigency
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noun-pressing situation that needs immediate attention
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exculpate
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verb-freed of blame or fault
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