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20 Cards in this Set
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subtle
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delicately suggestive; not obvious or easily detected
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anachronism
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anything that seems to be out of its proper time
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anomalous
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abnormal; deviating from the regular arrangement or usual method.
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redress
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remedy or set right
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impunity
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exemption from punishment or freedom from a consequence.
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pungent
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producing a sharp smell
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deftly
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dexterous; nimble; skillful; clever
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palpable
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that can be touched, felt, or handled; tangible
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vitality
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power to live or go on living; mental or physical vigor; energy
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imperative
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absolutely necessary or required; unavoidable
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proclivity
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a natural tendency or inclination
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accost
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greeted, especially in a forward or aggressive way.
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abscond
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to leave hurriedly and secretly, usually to avoid detection of or arrest for an unlawful action.
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gait
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a person's path of walking
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retort
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sharp or clever reply
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malodorous
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having a bad smell
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careen
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to lurch or swerve while in motion
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prodigy
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a person, esp. a child or young person, having extraordinary talent or ability
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futile
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incapable of producing any result; ineffective; useless; not successful
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apprehensive
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uneasy or fearful about something that might happen
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