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21 Cards in this Set
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Quintessence |
The pure essence of a substance; the most perfect embodiment of something. |
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Amicable |
Showing good will; friendly; peaceable. |
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Grimace |
A facial expression, often ugly, that indicates disapproval or pain. |
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Supercilious |
Superior arrogance, showing lack of respect. |
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Carcature |
A humorous portrait exaggerating particular features of a subject |
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Zealous |
A great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause; passionate; showing care in ones duties. |
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Bureaucracy |
The body of officials and administrators, especially of a government or government department. |
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Reticent |
Willing to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved; reluctant or restrained. |
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Reticent |
Willing to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved; reluctant or restrained. |
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Whet |
To make keen or eager; stimulate. |
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Apoplexy |
A hemorrhage into an organ cavity or tissue; stroke. |
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Defiant |
Boldly resistant or challenging. |
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Crucial |
Extremely important. |
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Clemency |
It's your nature to show self-control, compassion, or forgiveness in judging or punishing; mercy. |
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Esteem |
To think highly of. |
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Nonchalant |
Cooly unconcerned or unexcited; casual |
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Renounce |
To give up or put aside voluntarily. |
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Tentative |
Unsure; uncertain; not positive; hesitant |
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Pungent |
Having an irritating strong and unpleasant taste or smell. |
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Officious |
Aggressive in offering ones unwanted services, help, or advice; meddlesome. |
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Indomitable |
Cannot be subdued or overcome, having courage; unconquerable. |
