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30 Cards in this Set
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emulate
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to try to be like (someone or something you admire) |
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clandestine
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done in a private place or way; done secretly
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inevitable
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sure to happen
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obscurity
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an unknown or unimportant person or thing
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quell
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to suppress; put an end to; extinguish
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relegate
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to send or consign to an inferior position, place or condition
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vex
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to irritate; annoy; provoke
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revere
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to regard with respect tinged with awe
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debilitating
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to make weak or feeble |
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bereft
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deprived |
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atrocious
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shockingly bad or tasteless; dreadful; abominable |
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ruse
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an action intended to mislead, deceive, or trick
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insipid
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lacking spirit; boring
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apprise
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to give notice to; inform; advise
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visage
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the face, usually with reference to shape, features, expression, etc. |
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concur
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to accord in opinion; agree
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elusive
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difficult to catch |
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fortify
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to protect or strengthen against attack
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formidable
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causing fear, apprehension, or dread
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pensive
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expressing or revealing thoughtfulness, usually marked by some sadness
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avid
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showing great enthusiasm for or interest in
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befuddle
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to confuse, as with glib statements or arguments
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berate
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to scold; rebuke
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guise
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assumed appearance or mere semblance
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repugnant
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causing a strong feeling of dislike or disgust
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impudent
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failing to show proper respect and courtesy; very rude
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avert
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to turn away or aside (as the eyes) in avoidance
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revulsion
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a very strong feeling of dislike or disgust
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obstinate
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refusing to change your behavior or your ideas
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compel
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to force or drive, especially to a course of action
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