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15 Cards in this Set
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foible
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a minor weakness or harmless failing in character or behavior
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mannerism
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a peculiar habitual way of acting or speaking
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parsimony
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excessive stinginess
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condescend
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to stoop lower oneself or act patronizingly
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insinuate
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to imply of hint directly OR to introduce gradually or subtly
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obtrude
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to force oneself of one's opinions upon
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simper
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to smirk or smile in a silly affected way
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sheepish
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bashful embarassed or awkward
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prude
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a person who makes an affected display of modesty and propriety
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buffoon
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a foolish joker or clownish person
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dolt
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a stupid or foolish person
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pert
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lively saucy bold impudent impertinent
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effrontery
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shameless boldness impudence or forward behavior
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temerity
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rashness or reckless boldness (you underestimate the danger)
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willful
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stubborn obstinate heaadstrong or done intentionally
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