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20 Cards in this Set
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polite and respectable |
Genteel |
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too sweet and therefore unpleasant |
cloying |
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continual twisting |
writhe |
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a ship officer |
boatswain |
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a small room where dead person is laid |
sepulchre |
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fast and energetic |
Frenetic |
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transform in a surprising manner |
transmogrify |
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sentence that is intended to help you remember things (memories) |
mnemonic |
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relating to an uncle |
avancular |
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hold out to someone for acceptance |
proffer |
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enormous |
gargantuan |
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make amends |
atone |
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lack / sick |
languid |
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display/decorate |
emblazone |
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convert/promote |
proselytize |
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deep sadness |
melancholia |
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make suffering less severe |
alleviate |
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person that is a perfect example of a particular type |
epitome |
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vocal/outspoken |
vociferous |
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bright/brilliance |
effulgence |