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15 Cards in this Set
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An excessively fashion-conscious man |
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Imprecation |
A curse |
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Non sequitur |
Something that does not logically follow |
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Sanquine |
Cheerful; optimistic |
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Bowdlerize |
To remove offensive passages of a play, novel, etc. |
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Impair |
To weaken; to cause to become worse |
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Panegyric |
An expression of praise |
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Quandary |
A puzzling situation; a dilemma |
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Ebullient |
Enthusiastic |
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Deference |
Respect; consideration |
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Carnal |
Relating to physical appetite, especially sexual |
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Nebulous |
Hazy; vague; uncertain |
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Rakish |
Dashingly stylish and confident |
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Elegy |
A sad or mournful poem |
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Pedantic |
Tending to show off ones learning |
