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13 Cards in this Set
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ASTRAL
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relating to the stars
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ASTRINGENT
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binding; causing contradiction; harsh or severe
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ASUNDER
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into parts; apart
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ATAVISM
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resemblance to remote ancestors
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ATROPHY
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wasting away
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ATTRITION
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gradual decrease in numbers; reduction in the workforce without firing employees
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AUREOLE
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halo; sun's corona
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AVUNCULAR
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like an uncle
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BADINAGE
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teasing conversion
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BALLAST
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heavy substance used to add stability or weight
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BANDY
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discuss lightly or glibly; exchange words heatedly
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BALMY
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mild; fragrant
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BARB
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openly cutting remark
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