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17 Cards in this Set
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Auspicious
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Indicative of a successful outcome
Done or occurring at a suitable time |
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Knot-hole
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A hole in a board or plank formed by the falling out of a knot or portion of a knot (may be found on trees)
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Meddle
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To concern oneself with officiously, impertinent, or indiscreetly
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Tyranny
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Absolute government in which unlimited power is vested in a single server and repressive ruler
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Gingerly
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Marked by careful prudence, especially in reducing or avoiding risk or danger
Cautious; careful |
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Unanimous
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Being of one mind; in complete agreement; agreed
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Ethical
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Pertaining to or dealing with morals or the principles of morality
Pertaining to right and wrong conduct Being in accordance with the rules or standards for right conduct or practice, especially the standards of a profession |
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Abominable
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Very bad, poor, or inferior
Repugnantly hateful; detestable; loathsome Very bad, poor, or inferior |
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Contradict
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To assert the contrary or opposite of, deny directly
To speak contrary to what one really believes To imply a denial of |
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Nausea
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Feeling of sickness in the stomach, especially when accompanied by a loathing for food and an involuntary impulse to vomit
Extreme disgust; loathing; repugnance |
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Irk
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To disturb and upset nervously
To subject to stress |
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Cordial
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Marked by kind courtesy;
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Tranquil
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Free from mental or emotional distress or agitation
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Diminutive
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Exceptionally or remarkably small
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Monosyllabic
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Having only one syllable
EX: no; car; Ann; Scott; bird |
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Magnesia
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A white, tasteless substance, magnesium oxide, used in medicine as an antacid and laxative
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Disapprobation
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Disapproval; moral disapproval; condemnation
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