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15 Cards in this Set
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disarming
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relieving of hostility, suspicion, and winning the affection or approval of
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derision
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scornful or contemptuous ridicule; make fun of somebody
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disengage
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free from something that holds or entangles
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contorted
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twisted in a violent manner, distorted
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belligerently
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aggressively hostile
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dutifully
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performing the duties expected or required
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earnestly
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serious in intention, purpose, or effort
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aloof
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distant, removed, cool
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bemuse
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preoccupied; deep in thought
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derogatory
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belittling and insulting
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juncture
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where two things come together
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wisps
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tiny, slight strands or pieces
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appraised
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judged
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complacently
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in a pleased, satisfied manner
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morosely
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in a sad, gloomy manner
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