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20 Cards in this Set
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Diminutive
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extremely small in size; tiny.
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Soporific
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inducing or tending to induce sleep.
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Clemency
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a deposition to show mercy, especially toward an offender or enemy
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Impertinent
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exceeding the limits of propriety or good manners; improperly forward or bold.
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Magnanimous
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courageously noble in mind and heart.
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Encomium
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Warm, glowing praise.
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Intrepidity
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resolutely courageous; fearless
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Insolence
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an instance of insolent behavior; insulting
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Listless
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lethargic; lacking energy or disinclined to exert force
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Supplicate
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to ask for humbly or earnestly, as by praying.
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Diligent
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marked by persevering, painstaking effort.
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Cogitation
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thoughtful consideration; a serious thought
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Countenance
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appearance, especially the expression of the face.
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Obtrude
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to thrust out; push forward
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Vehemently
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characterized by forcefulness of expression or intensity of emotion or conviction; fervid.
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Reproach
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to express disapproval of, criticism of, or disappointment in (someone).
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Caprice
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impulsive change of mind
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Libertine
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one who acts without a moral restraint; a dissolute person.
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Volatile
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inconstant; lighthearted; explosive.
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Sallow
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of a sickly yellowish hue or complexion.
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