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20 Cards in this Set
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sarcasm
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(n) scornful (contemptuous/distainful) remark
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legitimate
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(adj) in accordance with established standards; reasonable; lawful
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deploy
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(v) to station systematically over an area; to put into action
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prerogative
(pre-rog-a-tive) NOTE SPELLING/PRONUCIATION |
(n) an exclusive right or privilege belonging to a person or a group
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countenance
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(n) one's facial expression
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incandescent
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(adj) shining brightly
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clemency
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(n) a kind or merciful act toward an offender; a disposition to show mercy
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supernal
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(adj) celestial; heavenly
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benign
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(adj) harmless (also: kind)
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malignant
(ma-LIG-nint) |
(adj) highly injurious; harmful to life; showing great malevolence
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comprehensive
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(adj) thorough/large in scope or content
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engender
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(v) to cause or to produce
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charismatic
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(adj) having great personal magnetism or charm
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disdain
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(v/n) to treat with, or show, scorn or contempt
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verdict
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(n) the official finding of an authority
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sheepish
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(adj) embarrassed or bashful
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animated
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(adj) lively, especially with movement/vigor
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alluring
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(adj) very attractive
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enigmatic
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(adj) deeply puzzling; mysterious
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furtively
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(adj) done in a sneaking or stealthy manner
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