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15 Cards in this Set
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augment
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To increase in size, amount, or degree.
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benign
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Favorable, not threatening
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connoisseur
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A person with extensive knowledge, especially of the fine arts; a person of refined taste.
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discern
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To understand or comprehend.
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embellish
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To add fictitious details to.
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execute
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To carry out or perform.
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exemplify
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To illustrate by being an example of.
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grotesque
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So distorted or strange as to appear bizarre or comical.
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hallowed
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Greatly respected; holy; sacred.
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impersonate
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To assume the characteror appearance of.
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malevolent
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A feeling or expression of ill will.
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ornate
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Heavily and elaborately decorated.
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pastoral
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Relating to country life, and often presented as charmingly simple.
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precarious
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Not safe or secure.
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renown
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Fame, honor.
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