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19 Cards in this Set
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élan
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energy, style, and enthusiasm
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consternation |
Feeling of anxiety, dismay, or confusion |
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dissension |
disagreement that leads to discord |
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gauntlet |
An intimidating/dangerous crowd or overwhelming attack |
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intemperate |
having or showing a lack of self-control |
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squeamish |
easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted, especially by unpleasant images, such as the sight of blood. |
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dispassionate |
not influenced by strong emotion, and so able to be rational and impartial. |
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dissipate |
disperse or scatter. |
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hypothetical
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Based on guesswork; not proven; not based on reality
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impugn
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dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); call into question.
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odium
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general or widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions
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relegate
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consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position.
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susceptible
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likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.
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bovine
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In a manner of a cow; slow and uninteresting
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disavow
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deny any responsibility or support for
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expurgate
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Remove matter or edit unsuitable or offensive material
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acrimonious
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(typically of speech or a debate) angry and bitter.
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perfidy
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deceitfulness; untrustworthiness.
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Corpulent
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fat |
