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56 Cards in this Set
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yearing
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a feeling of intense longing for something.
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sketchy
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not thorough or detailed.
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cursory
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hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed
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endorse
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declare one's public approval or support of
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superficial
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existing or occurring at or on the surface
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juncture
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a particular point in events or time
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yammered
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loud and sustained or repetitive noise
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bundle
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a collection of things, or a quantity of material, tied or wrapped up together
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Asylum
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the protection granted by a nation to someone who has left their native country as a political refugee
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quilt
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a warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric and kept in place by lines of stitching, typically applied in a decorative design
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lure
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anything that attracts
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Implementation
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the process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution
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sprondulicks
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cash.. money
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complacent
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showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements
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laud
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praise (a person or their achievements) highly, especially in a public context.
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clairvoyant
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a person who claims to have a supernatural ability to perceive events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact.
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insipid
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lacking vigor or interest
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serene
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calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.
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impetuous
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acting or done quickly and without thought or care.. moving forcefully or rapidly
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redoubtable
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formidable, especially as an opponent. to be fear
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malleable
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able to be hammered or pressed permanently out of shape without breaking or cracking
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protean
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tending or able to change frequently or easily... extreme variable
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harried
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feeling strained as a result of having demands persistently made on one; harassed
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intenerate
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to make soft or tender; soften
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itinterant
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traveling from place to place
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dysphemism
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a derogatory or unpleasant term used instead of a pleasant or neutral one, such as “loony bin” for “mental hospital.”
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bristle
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a short stiff hair, typically one of those on an animal's skin, a man's face, or a plant.
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apathy
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lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
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cajolery
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coaxing or flattery intended to persuade someone to do something.
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dissonance
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lack of harmony among musical notes
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bicker
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argue about petty and trivial matters. |
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denial
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the action of declaring something to be untrue.
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concur
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be of the same opinion; agree.
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amenable
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(of a person) open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.
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Beamish |
beaming with happiness, optimism, or anticipation |
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Antiquate |
old-fashioned or outdated. |
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Commendable |
deserving praise. |
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Emulate |
match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation. |
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Tumult |
a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people. |
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Paucity |
Lack of something |
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Brogue |
a strong outdoor shoe with ornamental perforated patterns in the leather. |
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Indigenous |
originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native. |
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Discreet |
careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions, especially in order to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage. |
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Animosity |
strong hostility. |
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Quip |
a witty remark |
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adversity |
difficulties; misfortune. |
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polarity |
the property of having poles or being polar. |
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harbinger |
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another |
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violator |
to break, infringe, or transgress (a law, rule, agreement, promise.) |
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nominal |
(of a role or status) existing in name only. (of a price or amount of money) very small; far below the real value or cost. |
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comprehensive |
complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something. |
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proponent |
a person who advocates a theory, proposal, or project. |
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compulsory |
required by law or a rule; obligatory. |
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vestige |
a trace of something that is disappearing or no longer exists. |
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Nonevent |
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consequently |
因而 |
