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15 Cards in this Set
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abject
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being low in condition or status, most miserable
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abscond
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to leave quickly and secretly
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abstemious
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sparing or moderate in eating and drinking
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ambivalence
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coexistence of opposing attitudes or feelings
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anecdotal
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short interesting or humorous incidents
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aplomb
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self assurance, poise
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arbiter
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chosen to decide dispute
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archetype
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universal symbols: river, black
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arterial
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serving as a major carrier or channel
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artifice
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skill, cleverness, ingenuity, craftiness
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ascetic
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self denying, lacking all pleasure or comfort
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askance
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disapprovingly, distrustfully
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aspersion
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disrespectful or injurious remark or report
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astute
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having keen insight and good judgment
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benign
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of gentle disposition, not harmful
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