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20 Cards in this Set
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corporeal
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having to do with the body, tangible, material
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primeval
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anceint, primitive
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furtive
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secret, stealthy
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deplore
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to express or feel disapproval of, regret strongly.
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fatuous
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stupid, foolishy self-satisfied
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Verbose
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wordy
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decorum
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proper behavior, etiquette
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Cosmopolitan
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Sophisitcated, free from locl prejudices
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Vendetta
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Prolonged feud marked by bitter hostility
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Caustic
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Biting, sarcastic, able to burn
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Eminent
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Celebrated, distinguished, outstanding, towering
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Imminent
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About to occur, impening
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Cavalier
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Carefree, happy, with lordly disdain
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Disdain
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To regard with scorn and contempt
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Evince
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To show clearly, display, signify
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Hedonism
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Pursuit of pleasure as a goal
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Judicious
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Sensible, showing sund judgement
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Inure
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To harden, accustom, become used to
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Misanthrope
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Person who hates human beings
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Euphemism
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Use of an inoffensive word or phrase in place of a sistateful one
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