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20 Cards in this Set
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amiss
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(adj.)faulty, imperfect, not as it should be;(adv.) in a mistaken or improper way, wrongly
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brawl
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(n.) a noisy quarrel or fight; (v.)to quarrel or fight noisily
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detest
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(v.) to hate, dislike very much, loathe
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domestic
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(adj.) native to a country, not foreign; relating to the life or affairs of a household; (n.) a household servant
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flagrant
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(adj.) extremely bad, glaring; scandulous, notorious
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flaw
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(n.) a slight fault, defect, crack
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fledgling
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(n.) an inexperienced person, beginner; a young bird about to leave a nest; (adj.) inexperienced, budding
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fluster
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(v.) to make or become confused, agitated, or nervous;(n.) a state of confusion or agitation
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foremost
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(adj.) chief, most important, primary; (adv.) in the first place
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momentum
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(n.) the force or speed with which something moves
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notable
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(adj.) striking, remarkable; (n.) a person who is well known, distinguished, or outstanding in some way
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nurture
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(v.) to bring up, care for, train, nourish; (n.) rearing, training, upbringing
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paradox
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(n.) a self-contradictory statement that on closer examination proves true; a person or thing with seemingly contradictory qualities
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perjury
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(n.) the act of swearing to a lie
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presume
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(v.) to take for granted, assume or suppose; to dare, take upon oneself, take liberties
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prior
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(adj.) earlier, former
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proficient
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(adj.) skilled, expert, or capable in any field or activity
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salvo
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(n.) a burst of gunfire or cannon shot, often as a tribute or salute; a sudden burst of anything; a spirited verbal attack
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vigilant
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(adj.) wide-awake, alert, watchful
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wrath
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(n.) intense anger
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