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35 Cards in this Set
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feign (v.)
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put on an appearance.
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supercilious (adj.)
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displaying arrogant pride
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wan (adj.)
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showing or suggesting ill health, fatigue
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complacent (adj.)
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pleased, especially with oneself or one's merits.
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anon (adv.)
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in a short time; soon.
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intimation (n.)
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to indicate or make known indirectly; hint; imply; suggest.
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contiguous (adj.)
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in close proximity to or in contact with
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languid (adj.)
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lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow.
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strident (adj.)
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making or having a harsh sound; grating; creaking.
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deft (adj.)
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nimble; skillful
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permeate (v.)
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to pass into or through every part of something.
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innuendo (n.)
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an indirect intimation about a person or thing, especially of a disparaging or a derogatory nature.
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erroneous (adj.)
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containing error; mistaken; incorrect
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impetuous (adj.)
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characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion
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corpulent (adj.)
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large or bulky of body; portly; stout; fat.
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din (n.)
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a loud, confused noise.
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elicit (v.)
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to draw out or bring out
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denizen (n.)
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a person who regularly frequents a place.
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jaunty (adj.)
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easy and sprightly in manner or bearing.
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sporadic (adj.)
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appearing in scattered or isolated instances.
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tentative (adj.)
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unsure; uncertain
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tumult (n.)
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violent and noisy commotion or disturbance
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portentous (adj.)
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of momentous or ominous significance
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vicarious (adj.)
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taking the place of another person or thing;
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rancor (n.)
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bitter, rankling resentment or ill will;
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rout (n.)
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any overwhelming defeat.
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serf (n.)
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a person in a condition of servitude.
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obstinate (adj.)
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firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion.
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exult (v.)
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to show or feel a lively or triumphant joy.
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nebulous (adj.)
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hazy, vague, indistinct, or confused.
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laudable (adj.)
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deserving praise; praiseworthy.
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insidious (adj.)
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stealthily treacherous or deceitful
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debauch (n.)
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a period of wanton or sensual self-indulgence
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ingratiate (v.)
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to establish (oneself) in the favor or good graces of others.
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dilatory (adj.)
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tending to delay or procrastinate.
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