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30 Cards in this Set
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altercation
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heated quarrel
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alternative
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choice between 2 possibilites
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aloof
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distant
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also-ran
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the loser
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aftermath
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the consequence
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aggrandize
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increase in size
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alleviate
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to relieve
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allure
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power of attraction
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ajar
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partially open
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alienate
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to feel unwelcome
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ambiance
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mood, feeling,general atmosphere
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amenable
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agreeable
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amplify
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to make larger,louder or more powerful
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artisan
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skilled in craft
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antecedent
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going before
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anterior
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situated in front
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appalling
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causing horror
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aptitude
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natural ability
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archaic
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ancient,outdated
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arduous
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hard,difficult
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abhor
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to hate very much
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abominate
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dislike strongly
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abridge
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to shorten
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abstruse
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hard to understand
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abut
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to border
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abyss
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bottomless pit
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accolade
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an award
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affinity
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natural attraction
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adjunct
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connected to another
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affidavit
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sworn,written statement
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