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33 Cards in this Set
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underhanded
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deceitful; sneaky
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tiered
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arranged in rows or layers
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undaunted
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not stifled or discouraged
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emaciated
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extremely thin
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threadbare
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frayed; shabby
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amiably
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in a good-natured way
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spewing
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forcing out in a stream
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pensively
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in a way that suggests deep thought
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admonished
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scolded mildly buy firmly
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motley
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having many colors or shades of color
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dubious
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not yet determined; undecided
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raucous
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rough-sounding; harsh
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testily
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in an annoyed or peevish manner
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emblazoned
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ornamented
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grudgingly
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being slow or reluctant to admit or give
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sheepishly
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in an embarrassed way, as if aware of a fault
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concession
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act of yielding, or giving in
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imperiously
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in a dominating or overbearing way
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ebbed
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fell away from; receded
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audible
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able to be heard
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expansive
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broad; wide
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temerity
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foolish or reckless lack of regard for danger
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disdainfully
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with the attitude of being better than others
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penchant
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a strong inclination; a distinct and continued liking
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appalled
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dismayed; overwhelmed
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wary
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watchful; showing caution
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jauntily
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briskly; in a self-confident way
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exasperation
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state of annoyance or irritation
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meticulously
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very carefully, precisely; in a manner showing concern for details
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maverick
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a free-spirited person who refuses to go along with the norm or with others in a group
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noncommittal
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not revealing what one thinks or feels
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indignant
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filled with anger over injustice or meanness
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furrowed
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deeply wrinkled
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