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20 Cards in this Set
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redress
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reparation, compensation
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anomalous
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irregular, abnormal
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obsequious
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subservient, submissive
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didactic
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instructinve, intended to teach
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truncate
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to cut short, shorten by cutting off
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abstemious
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moderate, sparing especially in eating or drinking
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ethereal
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heavenly, not earthly
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bombastic
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pompous, pretentious
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senescent
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aging, growing old
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pernicious
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deadly, fatal
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catholic
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universal, all inclusive
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objurgation
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vehement scolding, harsh rebuke
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effusive
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gushing, overflowing
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umbrage
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offense, resentment
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vicissitude
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a change, variation
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contentious
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argumentative, quarrelsome
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obeisance
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a gesture of respect or submission
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assiduous
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hard working, industrial
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duplicity
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deceit, cunning
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insouciant
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carefree, nonchalant
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