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20 Cards in this Set
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Definition of aplomb
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confidence, skill, and poise, especially in difficult situations
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Definition of fawn
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to use flattery to gain attention and favor
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Definition of verbatim
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repeated in exactly the same words
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Definition of lacerate
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to tear or mutilate; to hurt deeply
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Definition of havoc
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widespread destruction or devastation
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Definition of altruistic
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unselfish; devoted to helping others
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Definition of gist
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the central idea, or essence
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Definition of languish
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to lose strength, waste away
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Definition of pedagogue
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teacher, instructor
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Definition of sagacity
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possessing wisdom and good judgment
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Part of speech for aplomb
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n
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Part of speech for fawn
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v
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Part of speech for verbatim
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adv
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Part of speech for lacerate
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v
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Part of speech for havoc
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n
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Part of speech for altruistic
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adj
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Part of speech for gist
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n
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Part of speech for languish
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v
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Part of speech for pedagogue
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n
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Part of speech for sagacity
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n
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