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25 Cards in this Set
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Placid |
Calm and peaceful, with little movement and activity |
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Inaudible |
Unable to be heard |
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Ominous |
Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen |
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Tranquil |
Free from disturbance; calm |
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Venerable |
Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character |
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Detractors |
A person who expresses their opinion that something is of little worth to someone or something |
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Succinct |
Briefly and clearly expressed |
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Futility |
Pointlessness or uselessness |
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Aggregation |
A collection, or the gathering of things together |
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Uncouth |
Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace |
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Encumbered |
Restrict or burden in such a way that movement is difficult |
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Conceded |
Admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it |
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Elucidate |
Make (something) clear; explain |
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Indigenous |
Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native |
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Complied |
To act in accordance with a wish or command |
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Acrimonious |
Angry and bitter |
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Benignly |
Gracious; showing kindness and gentleness |
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Haughty |
Arrogantly superior and disdainful |
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Ambidextrous |
The ability to use the right and left hands equally well |
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Articulate |
Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently |
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Expunge |
Erase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant) |
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Candid |
Truthful and straightforward |
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Unmitigated |
Absolute; unqualified |
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Temerity |
Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity |
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Pauper |
A very poor person |
