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25 Cards in this Set
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speculation
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guess: a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence.
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Doddering
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tremble or totter
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Prevaricate
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speak or act in an evasive way
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scalding
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very hot. intense and painful
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modicum
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small quantity of a particular thing
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remnants
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small remaining quantity of something
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trussed
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tie up with their arms at sides
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hackneyed
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LACKING SIGNIFICANCE through being overused
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pugnacious
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eager to argue
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laborious
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requiring considerable effort and time
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monument
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A statue, building, or other structure to show respect for a famous or notable person or event.
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impassioned
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Filled with or showing great emotion.
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infirmity
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Physical or mental weakness
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cunning
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Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion
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translucent
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Allowing light, but not detailed images, to pass through
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flamboyant
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Tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness.
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modulation
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a regulating according to measure or proportion
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invariably
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In every case or on every occasion; always
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profusion
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An abundance or large quantity of something
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aglitter
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having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
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solemn
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Not cheerful or smiling; serious.
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brassy
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Bright or harsh yellow.
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frazzled
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Cause to feel completely exhausted; wear out
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infutile
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Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless
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proclaim
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Announce officially or publicly:
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