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15 Cards in this Set
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Gibe
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To make taunting, heckling, or jeering remarks.
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Effusive
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Unrestrained or excessive in emotional expression;
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Guinea
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A gold coin issued in England. Worth one pound and one shilling.
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August
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Inspiring awe or admiration, majestic.
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Succint
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Characterized by clear, precise expression in few words; concise and terse.
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Epistle
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Aletter, especially a formal one.
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Portly
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Comfortable stout, corpulent.
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Chagrin
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A keen feeling of mental unease as of annoyance or embarrasment, caused by failure, dissapointment, or a discouragung event.
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Foolscap
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A sheet of writing or printing paper measuring approx. 13 x 16 inches.
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Conundrums
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A riddle in which fanciful question is answered by a pun.
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Compunction
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A strong uneasiness caused by sense of guilt.
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Ennui (Un-wee)
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Listlessness and dissatisfaction resulting from lack of interest, boredom.
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Intricate
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Having many complexly arranged elements, elaborate.
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Conspicuous
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Easy to notice, obvious.
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Preposterous
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Contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd.
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