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20 Cards in this Set
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Dearth (N)
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Scarcity
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Pander (V)
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Exploits others weakness; caters to.
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Malefactor (N)
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Criminal
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Whet (V)
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To sharpen
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Remiss (ADJ)
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Careless in performing duty; slack
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Calumny (N)
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Malicious lie, slander
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Circumscribe (V)
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Draw a line around; restrict, confine, limit.
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Wax (V)
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Grow, increase, become.
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Paragon (N)
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Model of excellence and perfection.
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Wane (N)
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To decrease, diminish.
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Quintessence (N)
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The most essential part or quality; perfect example.
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Scruple (N)
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Doubt or uneasiness as to what is right or proper.
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Exhort (V)
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Strongly urge, advise, or caution.
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Sultry (ADJ)
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Oppressively hot and humid, sweltering; passionate, sensual.
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Infallible (ADJ)
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Incapable of error, sure, unfailing.
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Aloof (ADJ)
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Reserved; detached; unconcerned.
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Impotent (ADJ)
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Powerless; ineffective; lacking strength.
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Traduce (V)
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Slander, defame, vilify;
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Melancholy (ADJ) (N)
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(ADJ) Sad, gloomy, depressed.
OR (N) Sadness, gloom, depression. |
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Contumely (N)
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Insulting treatment, contempt, rudeness, insolence.
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