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17 Cards in this Set
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Hauteur |
Haughtiness (arrogance) in bearing and attitude |
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Rotogravure |
Printed material, such as a newspaper |
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Peremptory |
To take the place of; terminating all debate or action |
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Epigram |
A short witty poem expressing a single thought |
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Extemporizing |
To perform without prior preparation |
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Oculist |
Physician who treats diseases of the eye |
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Subterfuges |
Deceptive stratagem or device; deceptive military maneuver |
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Omnibus |
Long motor vehicle with passengers |
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Convivial |
Merry; festive |
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Rivulets |
Small brook or stream |
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Affectations |
A show, pretense or display |
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Supercilious |
Feeling or showing haughty (arrogant) disdain |
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Contiguous |
Connecting without a break |
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Caterwauling |
Shrill, discordant sound; harsh noise |
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Erroneous |
Mistaken |
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Innuendo |
An indirect, derogatory implication in expression indirectly say something bad about someone |
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Obstetrical |
Medical practice that deal with pregnant women |
