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26 Cards in this Set
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Sauterne |
A delicate, sweet white wine |
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Nomadic |
Leading the life of a wanderer |
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Dictum |
A formal pronouncement from an authoritative source |
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Exploitation |
The utilization of another person for selfish purposes |
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Quibble |
To argue about a trivial matter |
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Noncombustible |
Incapable of igniting or burning |
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Bestial |
Savagely cruel and wicked |
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Torrent |
A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid |
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Subside |
To become less intense, violent, or severe |
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Cadenced |
Balanced, rhythmic flow of poetry or oratory |
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Monologue |
A long speech by one person |
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Suffused |
Gradually spread over or through |
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Sieve |
A utensil of wire or plastic mesh used to separate coarser particles from finer particles |
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Gibbering |
Speaking in a manner that is unintelligible or meaningless |
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Submisson |
The act of yielding to a superior force or stronger person |
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Diverted |
Drew the attention of; distracted or entertained |
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Veiled |
Partially concealed or disguised |
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Praetorian |
Belonging to the elite bodyguard of roman emperors |
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Insidious |
Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, with a harmful effect |
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Harlequin |
Clown, buffoon |
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Welter |
Confusion, tossing and tumbling |
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Refuge |
A place safe from danger |
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Contemptible |
Deserving to feel worthless or despicable |
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Quavery |
Trembling (often in voice) |
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Filigree |
Delicate and ornamental work |
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Parried |
Deflected or warded off (as in fencing) |
