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15 Cards in this Set
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a winding path or course
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MEANDER
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suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance; characterized by concern with what is opportune
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EXPEDIENT
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generally agreeable; being friendly, sociable, and congenial
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AMIABLE
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exceeding what is sufficient or necessary; extra; not needed
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SUPERFLUOUS
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wasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age; impaired by use or wear; worn out; fallen into ruin or disrepair
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DECREPIT
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devoid of inhabitants and visitors; deserted; barren, lifeless; devoid of warmth, comfort, or hope
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DESOLATE
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of, relating to, or characterized by a lack of hope for the future
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PESSIMISTIC
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to take and keep (such as power) in a forceful or violent way and especially without the right to do so
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USURP
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showing strong and often angry feelings; very emotional
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VEHEMENTLY
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having or showing hope for the future; expecting good things to happen
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OPTIMISTIC
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done in a secret way
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SURREPTITIOUSLY
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not very easy to see or notice
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INCONSPICUOUS
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very large in amount or number
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COPIOUS
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very noisy and active in a lively way
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BOISTEROUSLY
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a confusing or difficult problem
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CONUNDRUM
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