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15 Cards in this Set
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bon mot
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a witty remark or saying
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peon
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various laborers who are generally landless
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plutocrat
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a member of the controlling upper class
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plenary
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complete in every way; full
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digress
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to deviate from the original subject or course
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furlough
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a leave of absence
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misogyny
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a hatred toward females
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stolid
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showing or having little or no emotion; unemotional
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succor
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something that gives relief or aid
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travesty
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poor representation or intimidation; distortion
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xeric
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characterized by or adapted to a dry habitat
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clandestine
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marked by secrecy
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potboiler
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a poorly done artistic work, often for quick profit
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redoubtable
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arousing fear
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vignette
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a short, descriptive literary sketch
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