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20 Cards in this Set
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brevity
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(adj.) shortness of duration
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comport
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(v.) to conduct oneself; to behave
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concise
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(adj.) expressing much in few words; clear and succinct
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demure
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(adj.) affectedly shy, modest, or reserved
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depreciation
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(n.) a lowering of value or an underrating of worth
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deteriorate
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(v.) to grow worse; to lower in quality or value
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divulge
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(v.) to tell or make known, as something previously private or serious
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enlightened
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(adj.) highly educated; having extensive information or understanding
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forestall
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(v.) to delay, hinder, or prevent by taking precautionary measures beforehand
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garble
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(v.) to mix up or distort to such an extent as to make misleading or incomprehensible
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proponent
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(n.) one who argues in support of something; an advocate
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quaver
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(v.) to shake from weakness; tremble
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recoil
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(v.) the act of springing or jerking back from an impact; (v.) to spring back, as from a forceful thrust
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recoup
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(v.) to receive a reimbursement for; make up for
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reek
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(n.) a strong, unpleasant smell; (v.) to give off or emit unpleasant smells
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relentless
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(adj.) steady and persistent; unyielding in severity
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rivulet
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(n.) a small stream or brook
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squander
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(v.) to spend wastefully or extravagantly; dissipate
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staccato
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(adj.) abrupt, disconnected parts or sounds; detached
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statute
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(n.) an authoritatively declared rule, ordinance, decree, or law
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