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10 Cards in this Set
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avocation
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a hobby or supplemental occupation
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charlatan
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one who poses as an expert
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doughty
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brave strong and able
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indolent
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lazy
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elucidate
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to explain, make clear
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venerable
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worth of respect, advanced age
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puerile
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foolish, childish
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levity
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lack of proper seriousness
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frugal
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thrifty, not wasteful
The girl was frugal because she would save every penny of hers for a car. |
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antipathy
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intense feelings of dislike
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