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25 Cards in this Set
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balm
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a soothing substance
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conservatory
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a greenhouse or music/art school
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demur
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to hesitate, delay
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demure
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serious, reserved
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expiate
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to make ammends for a sin
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fountainhead
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principal source or origin
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furrow
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to make wrinkles
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hallmark
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a distinguished characteristic
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inclement
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stormy
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jaded
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weary from overuse
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juxtapose
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to place closely together
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loiter
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to stand idly
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mince
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to restrain ones speech
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monolithic
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massive
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obeisance
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an attitude of respect
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peccadillo
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a slight offense
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polemicist
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one skilled in arguments or fighting back
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propound
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to put forth for discussion
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renege
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to go back on one's words
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repast
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a meal
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rudiment
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an essential element or skill
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sieve
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a utensil for sifting
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tether
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to fasten with rope
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urban
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city like
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vouchsafe
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to grant in a condescending manner
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