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34 Cards in this Set
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spry
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active and nimble
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contrive
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to scheme or plan
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farce
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a mockery
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gangling
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tall, thin and clumsy
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meditative
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engaged in deep contemplation
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barren
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empty; lacking
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pantomine
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to express something through gesture and expression, without words
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alacrity
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cheerful enthusiasm
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crestfallen
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dejected disappointed or sad
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affront
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to insult or offend
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musingly
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pondering or considering
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exasperation
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furstration
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catcall
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scoffing shout or cry
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unobtrusive
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not easily noticed
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tableau
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a silent motionless scene resembling a picture
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rheumatism
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disease of the muscles
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cynicism
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state of thinking negatively; pessimism
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proscenium
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front area of stage
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heliotrope
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plant with aromatic purple flowers
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burdock
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bristly, weedy plant with purplish flowers
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highboy
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tall chest of drawers
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anthropological
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relating to the study of humankind
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savant
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educated or learned person
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diligent
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hard working
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careen
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to move rapidly
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tenor
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male singer
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legacy
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money or property given to someone through a will
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highboy
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tall chest of drawers
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anthropological
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relating to the study of humankind
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savant
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educated or learned person
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diligent
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hard working
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careen
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to move rapidly
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tenor
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male singer
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legacy
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money or property given to someone through a will
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