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18 Cards in this Set
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Paragon
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a model of excellence
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Ransack
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to search closely and carefully, to turn upside down
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Patronizing
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to act superior toward, to adopt an air of condescension
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Rebuke
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to criticize sharply, reprimand, berate
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Ominous
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threatening evil or disaster, inauspicious
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Perfunctory
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done in a routine manner
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Nuance
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a subtle distinction or shade of difference
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Predilection
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a liking or preference for something
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Mercurial
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rapid and unpredictable changes in mood
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Rectitude
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great integrity, morla uprightness, honesty
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Precipitous
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acting with undue haste
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Ostentatious
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fond of conspicuous display, pompous, pretentious
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Paramount
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of supremem importance
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Polemic
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involving a dispute, very argumentative
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Quixotic
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idealistic in an impractical way
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Milestone
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a significant or important turning point
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Raucous
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harsh, jarring sound, blaring
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Munificent
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very generous
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