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15 Cards in this Set
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Apothegm
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a short, instructive saying
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Bulwark
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defense wall; anything serving as defense
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Calumny
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false and malicious accusation, misrepresentation, slander
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Carom
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to strike and rebound
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Chagrin
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shame embarrassment, humiliation
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Choleric
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easily angered, short- tempered
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Churlish
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rude
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Coffer
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strongbox, large chest for money
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Compunctious
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feeling guilty or having misgivings
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Conciliatory
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overcoming distrust or hostility
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Congenial
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similar in tastes and habits
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Contumacious
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rebellious
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Corrugate
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to mold in a shape with parallel grooves and ridges
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Cosset
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to pamper, treat with great care
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Coterie
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small group of persons with a similar purpose
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