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20 Cards in this Set
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an expert able to appreciate a field, especially in the fine arts
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connoisseur
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a toxic war gas that causes blisters and attacks the eyes and lungs
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mustard gas
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a sturdy twilled cloth of a yellowish-brown color used especially for military uniforms
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khaki
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greatest; highest in quality; exaggeration
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superlative
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supply of food
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victuals
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a person of refined upbringing and manners; aristocrat
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patrician
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a witty or clever statement
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epigram
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a travel plan; a proposed route of travel
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itinerary
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a water-carved gully or channel; usually dry
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arroyo
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useless; wasteful; trivial work
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boondoggle
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cowardice
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poltroonery
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loose hemp of fiber obtained by unraveling old ropes
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oakum
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courteous regard for people's feelings
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deferential
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lacking respect of seriously; showing levity
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flippancy
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a fixed allowance of provisions or food
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ration cards
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a descendant
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scion
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a leader, especially an assertive leader
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honcho
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either of two knobs at the top of the femur serving for the attachment of muscles between the thigh and pelvis
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trochanter
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a cloth, often made of or trimmed with lace
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cravat
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a quick, witty reply
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repartee
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