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32 Cards in this Set
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witticism
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a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incoungruity has to the power to evoke laughter
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inextricable
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not permitting extrication; incapable of being disentangled or untied
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shirk
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avoid dealing with
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idiosyncracy
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behavioral attribute that is distinctive and pculiar to an indvidual
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lamentation
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the passionate and demonstrative activity of expressing grief
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conglomeration
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a rounded spherical form
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gesticulation
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a deliberate and viogrous gesture or motion
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congenial
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having the same or very simillar nature, peresonality, tastes, habits or interests; friendly or socialable; suitable to one's needs
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deprecating
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in a manner that is insulting, belittling
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venerable
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impressive by reason by age
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coffer
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an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome
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rootle
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dig with the snout
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manx
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a short haired tailless breed of cat believed to originiate on the Isle of man
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venerable
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impressive by reason by age
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innumerable
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countless; too numerous to be counted
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coffer
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an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome
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beadle
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a minor parish official who serves a ceremonial function
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rootle
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dig with the snout
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manx
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a short haired tailless breed of cat believed to originiate on the Isle of man
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innumerable
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countless; too numerous to be counted
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beadle
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a minor parish official who serves a ceremonial function
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cogitation
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a carefully considered thought about something
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imperil
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endanger, pose a threat to present danger to
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formidable
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extremely impressive in strength or excellence
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mitigated
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made less severe or intense
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magnate
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baron a very wealthy or powerful
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prodigous
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colossal: so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
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amenities
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things that make you comfortable and at ease
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archpreist
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a senior clergy man and dignitary
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urbanity
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quality of life in a city or town
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genialty
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affability
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inscrutable
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difficult or impossible
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