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15 Cards in this Set
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blandishment
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n. that which is indented to coax or persuade, such as flattery
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deprecate
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v. to critizie or express disproval
2. to represent litlle value |
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discomfit
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v. to make uneasy by embarrassing a person
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meteoric
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adj. coming into extistence swiftly, suddenly, brightly like a meteor
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overbering
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adj. acting in a arrogant way or pushy or domiant way
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precocious
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adj. showing expectionally early devolpment of abilities
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proffer
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v. to offer for acceptance or consideration
2. an offer |
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remonstrate
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v. to say in protest; raise objection
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rift
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n. a split or a crack
2. break in friendly relations |
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solicitous
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adj. showing instreat and care; concerned
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succinct
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adj. expressed in a few words; concise
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sylvan
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adj. having to do with trees or a wooded area
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trepidation
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n. apprehension;dread
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untoward
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adj. not favorable; lucky
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virtuoso
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n. a person with great skill in some art; especially music
2. done with great skill and dash |
