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50 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
Agape |
Wide open |
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Scour |
To wash by scrubbing |
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De facto |
Actual |
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Knell |
To ring in a slow way |
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Manuscript |
Book written in hand |
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Dual |
Composed of two parts |
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Pittance |
Small amount |
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Confide |
To tell something in secret |
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Exhaustive |
Thorough |
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Ovation |
Lengthy applause |
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Impalpable |
Cannot be touched |
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Cordial |
Warm and friendly |
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Dictum |
An authoritative |
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Effrontery |
Bold behavior |
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Eon |
Long period of time |
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Currency |
General acceptance of use |
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Decorum |
Polite behavior |
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Pallet |
Narrow mattress |
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Postscript |
Additional information |
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Ardent |
Passionate |
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Diurnal |
Daily |
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Bazaar |
Market consist of street line of shops |
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Gallant |
Brave and noble |
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Palette |
Board which the artist use |
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Ensue |
Happen subsequently |
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Trek |
Travel or migrate |
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Extemporaneous |
Done with little preparation |
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Ad hoc |
For a specific purpose |
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Phlegmatic |
Having a calm temperament |
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Mettle |
Courage |
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Estury |
Part of the river that meets the sea |
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Constitute |
Make up the parts |
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Hiatus |
An interruption |
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Edict |
Authoritative order |
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Saturate |
To soak |
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Peccadillo |
Minor sin |
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Polemic |
Controversial argument |
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Valiant |
Brave |
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Woebegone |
Affected with great sadness |
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Jurisdiction |
Extent with authority |
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Juggernaut |
Terrible force |
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Explicit |
Fully revealed |
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Ingenious |
Inventive |
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Rear |
Raise children |
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Subsidy |
Monetary assistance |
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Amuck |
Frenzied |
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Indict |
Formally accuse of criminal activity |
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Aftermath |
Result |
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Nimble |
Fast and light in motion |
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Abdicate |
Willingly give up |