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20 Cards in this Set
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having or showing little or no emotion; unexcitable
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STOLID
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to carry (sounds, odors, etc.) lightly through the air or over water or to move in this way
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WAFT
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a mixed feeling of reverence, fear, and wonder
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AWE
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not easily perceived by the senses or the mind; very slight, subtle, etc.
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IMPERCEPTIBLE
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the solid fat of cattle, sheep, etc. used in candles, soaps, etc.
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TALLOW
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a poisoness snake of Europe; any of various other snakes, some harmless
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ADDER
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an elephant's trunk, or any similar long, flexible snout
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PROBOSCIS
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the science dealing with the motion and impact of projectiles
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BALLISTICS
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tendency or inclination
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PROCLIVITIES
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disgusting; offensive
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ODIOUS
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determined by the realities of the thing dealt with rather than the thoughts of the writer or speaker; without bias or prejudice
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OBJECTIVITY
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to play or behave in a lively, carefree way
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ROLLICK
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to attack with artillary or bombs; to attack with questions
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BOMBARD
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great warmth of emotion; zeal
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FERVOR
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gold leaf or color
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GILT
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any opinion opposed to official or established views
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HERESY
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to measure the depth of; to understand thoroughly
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FATHOM
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a machine using centrifugal force to separate particles of varying density
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CENTRIFUGE
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harsh, jarring sound; discord
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CACOPHONY
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a drama played without words, using only action and gestures
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PANTOMIME
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