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24 Cards in this Set
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Visage |
A persons face or facial expression |
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Beguile |
To charm or enchant in a deceptive way |
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Chide |
To scold or rebuke |
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Boisterous |
Energetic, cheerful, and rowdy |
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Equivocal |
Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous |
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Fortitude |
Mental and emotional strength when facing difficulty |
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Tempest |
An especially violent storm |
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Facility |
Ability to do or learn somthing well; natural aptitude |
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Abhor |
To regard with disgust and hatred |
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Prattle |
To talk at length in a foolish way |
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Discretion |
Speaking or behaving in such a way as to not cause offense |
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Egregious |
Outstandingly bad |
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Vexation |
The state of feeling annoyed, frustrated, or worried |
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Peevish |
Easily irritated |
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Palpable |
Able to be touched or felt |
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Lascivious |
Lustful |
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Impervious |
Not able to be affected by |
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Wanton |
Sexually immodest or promiscuous |
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Knave |
Dishonest or unscrupulous man |
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Paradox |
Seemingly absurd or contradictory statement |
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Propriety |
Condition of being right or appropriate |
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Citadel |
A fortress, typically on high ground |
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Infirmity |
Physical or mental weakness |
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Palate |
A word referring to a persons appreciation or taste; also, roof of the mouth |