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26 Cards in this Set
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Ironic |
Happening in the opposite way to what was expected causing amusement |
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Palpable |
So intense as to be almost or felt |
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Wheedle |
To persuade (a person) by such words or acts |
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Disposition |
Arrangement or placing, as troops or buildings |
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Transgression |
An act of transgressing; violation of a law, command |
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Aptitude |
Capability; ability; innate or acquired capacity for something |
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Chastise |
Scold, reproved or chide |
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Petulantly |
Moody or childish |
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Conviction |
A firmly held belief or opinion |
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Emblem |
A thing serving as a symbolic representation |
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Scruplously |
Showing a strict regard |
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Infringed |
Actively break the terms of a law |
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Indolence |
Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness |
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Benign |
Gentle; kindly |
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Profound |
Having or showing great knowledge or insight |
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Relish |
Great enjoyment |
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Integral |
A part of or necessary to make a whole |
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Throng |
A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals |
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Torrent |
A strong and fast- moving stream of water or other liquid |
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Admonition |
An act or action of admonishing; authoritative counsel or warning |
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Dumbfounded |
Greatly astonished or amazed |
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Wryly |
Funny but doesn't make you laugh |
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Sinuous |
Having many curves and turns |
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Assuage |
Make feel less intense and satisfy |
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Placidly |
Pleasantly calm or peaceful |
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Permeated |
A lovely smell |
