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27 Cards in this Set
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adamant
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uncompromising, unyielding
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alchemy
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the medieval chemical philosophy based on changing metal into gold
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allay
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to lessen, to ease, to soothe
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alloy
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a combo; a mixture of 2 or more metals
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allure (n)
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the power to entice by charm
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amenity
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something that increases comfort
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amulet
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an ornament worn as a charm against evil spirits
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analgesic
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meds that reduce or eliminate pain
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anodyne
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something that calms or soothes pain
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apothegm
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a terse, witty saying
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apposite
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strikingly appropriate and relevant
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apprise
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to inform
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approbation
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praise, approval
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appropriate
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to take possession for one's own use, to confiscate
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apropos
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relevant
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argot
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a specialized vocab used by a group
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artifact
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item made by human craft
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artless
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guileless, natural
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ascetic (n)
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one who practices self-denial
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asperity
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severity, harshness, irritability
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aspersion
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slander, false rumor
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astringent
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harsh, severe
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atavism
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in biology, the reappearance of a characteristic in an organism after several generations of absence
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austere
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stern, unadorned
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avocation
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secondary occupation
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avuncular
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like an uncle, benevolent and tolerant
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axiomatic
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taken for granted
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