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15 Cards in this Set
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Gall |
n. shameless boldness, nerve |
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Parry |
v. To deflect a blow, especially in a sword fight |
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Cogitate |
v. To think deeply |
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Transpire |
v. To happen, to take place |
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Ruffian |
n. Brutal, lawless ruler |
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Licentious |
adj. Morally unrestrained |
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Numismatist |
n. Coin collector |
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Paucity |
n. A scarcity, a lack of |
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Fatalistic |
adj. Believing that all events of in life are inevitable and determined by fate. |
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Obtrude |
v. To go into a situation univited |
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Pensive |
adj. Dreamily thoughtful |
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Lackadaisical |
adj. Uninterested, listless |
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Alienate |
v. To turn away from feelings or affection |
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Elated |
adj. To be highly excited, in high spirits |
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Epigram |
n. Witty saying expressing a single thought or observation |
