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24 Cards in this Set
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affidavit
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a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation before an authorized magistrate or officer
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deposition
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testimony taken down in writing order under oath
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imperceptible
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extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
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deferentially
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in a manner of showing respect and esteem due a superior or an elder
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befuddled
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muddled, stupefied, confused
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plaintiff
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a person who brings a legal action against another
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effrontery
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shameless boldness
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immaculate
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spotlessly clean
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qualm
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misgiving; a feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
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gait
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pace; a manner of feeling or showing no emotion
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callously
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in a manner of feeling or showing no emotion
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manifest
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evidence; appearance; sign
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incredulously
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skeptically; with disbelief
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slovenly
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lazily slipshod
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unperturbed
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untroubled
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conciliatory
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eager to make peace, to reconcile
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beguile
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deceive by guile; hoodwink
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floundering
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proceeding or acting clumsily or ineffectually
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reprieve
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to delay punishment of
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retaliation
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returning like for like; vengeance for an injury
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adamant
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unyeilding; unshakable or immovable especially in opposition
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disputation
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verbal controversy; debate; arguement
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sibilance
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a hissing sound
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tantalized
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teased, fascinated
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