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39 Cards in this Set
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monotonous (adj.)
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boring, repetitious, lacking variety
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Timid (adj.)
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Scared, shy, fearful
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Vanquish (v.)
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To defeat or conquer
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Hostile ( adj.)
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Warlike, aggressive, enemylike
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Vulnerable (adj.)
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easily hurt; weak and open to attack
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Wretched (adj.)
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Miserable, sorrowful, pitiful
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Sympathetic (adj.)
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sharing feelings, relating to others through emotion
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Quota (n.)
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a number or percentage that is required
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vivid ( adj.)
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having brilliant color; lifelike and descriptive
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lackadaisical (adj.)
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lazy, wihtout care or interest
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Treacherous (adj.)
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dangerouse or hazardous
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divulge (v.)
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to make known, tell, reveal
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belligerent ( adj.)
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angry, aggressive, or combative
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gradually (adv.)
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little by little, by small degrees
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fluctuate (v.)
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to shift back and forth; to change constantly
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eloquent (adj.)
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well spoken, using good speech
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melancholy (n.)
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feeling extreme sadness or depression
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arrogant (adj.)
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feeling overly proud or superior to others
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vivacious (adj.)
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lively or spirited, enthusiastic
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cliche (n.)
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an idea or phrase that has become overused and stale
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murmur (n., v.)
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a low, continuous sound;to mumble
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alleviate (v.)
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to lessen pain or tension
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predicament ( n.)
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a difficult and troublesome situation
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rant (v.)
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to talk loudly, wildly or go on at length
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idealistic (adj.)
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believing in the power to positively change the world
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amiable (adj.)
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friendly or kind
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frugal (adj.)
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saving, not wasteful, not generous
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mundane ( adj.)
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commonplqce or ordinary
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concise (adj.)
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getting straight to the point
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egotistical ( adj.)
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self-absorbed, self-centered, conceited
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Plethora (n.)
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having a great variety or amount
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devious (adj.)
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deceptive, shifty, shady
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inquistive (adj.)
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eager to knowlwdge, curious
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berate (v.)
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to scold in a harsh tone
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scheme (n.)
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a plan of action; or, a shady plan
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ostentatious (adj.)
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showing off, especially wealth
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lament (v., n.)
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to feel regret for someting lost
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aloof (adj.)
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uninterested emotionally distant "out in the field"
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meticulous (adj.)
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extremely careful about precise details
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