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13 Cards in this Set
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grouse (n)
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a type of game bird, a complaint
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grouse (V)
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to complain
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recumbent
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in a reclining positioin, lying down, in the posture of one sleeping or resting
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sacrilege
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disrespectful treatments of something held sacred
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sophistry
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reasoning seems plausible, but it is unsound a fallacy
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dissemble
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to disguise or conceal, deliberatley give a false impression
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unwonted
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not usual or expected; not in character
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penchant
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strong attraction/inclination
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mordant
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bitting or caustic in though, manner, or style, sharply or bitterly harsh
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acuity
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sharpness
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decry
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to condemn, express stong disapproval; to officialy depreciate
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consummate
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complete or perfect in highest degree
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credence
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belief, mental acceptance
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