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24 Cards in this Set
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Indignant
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Strong displeasure at something
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Placate
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to appease after anger
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Bulbous
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something that is inflamed or bulb-shaped
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Chemise
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a 1 piece loose fitting undergarment that resembles a slip
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Querelous
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full of complaints
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Beholden
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obligated to feel grateful
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Cistern
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a tank or reservoir to hold liquids
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Bemused
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confused or bewildered
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Impudence
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offensively bold behavior
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Reproachful
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expressing blame, critical
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Berate
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to scold or reprimand
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Queries
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questions or inquiries
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Bravado
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a pretentious display of courage
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Mantle
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a loose sleeveless cloak or cape
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Prattle
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to talk in a foolish way
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Kiln
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an oven potters use to fire clay and other things
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Deflect
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to avoid or bounce off
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Obliged
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to bind morally or legally
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Chided
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to scold
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Feigned
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fake or fictitious
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Balefully
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full of menace or evil
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Ungainly
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clumsy or awkward
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Fickle
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something that is changeable
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Pilfering
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to steal something that is small or of little value
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