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35 Cards in this Set
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ingot
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a mass of metal cast into a convenient shape for storage or transportation to be later processed
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preoccupation
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extreme or excessive concern with something
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bas
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the complete whole of the deaseased
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spasmodically
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subject to outbursts of emotional excitement
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inexplicable
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incapable of being explained, interpreted, or accounted for
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diffidently
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hesitant in acting or speaking through lack of self-confidence
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austere
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stern and cold in appearance or manner
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imbecile
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a person affected with moderate mental retardation
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scruntinize
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to examine closely and minutely
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dubious
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of doubtful promise or outcome
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salve
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an unctuous adhesive substance for application to wounds or sores
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precarious
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depending on the will or pleasure of another
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stolidly
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having or expressing little or no sensibility
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doggedly
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marked by stubborn determination
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intermittent
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coming and going at intervals
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impudent
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marked by contemptuous or cocky boldness or disregard of others
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mongrel
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an individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds or strains; especially : one of unknown ancestry
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contorted
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to twist in a violent manner
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opressive
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overwhelming or depressing to the spirit or senses
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temerity
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unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition
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whetted
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to make keen or more acute
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audacious
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a intrepidly daring
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laconically
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concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
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ravenously
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very eager or greedy for food, satisfaction, or gratification
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ominously
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being or exhibiting an omen
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palanquins
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a conveyance formerly used especially in eastern Asia usually for one person that consists of an enclosed litter borne on the shoulders of men by means of poles
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imperiously
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befitting or characteristic of one of eminent rank or attainments
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swaggering
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BOAST, BRAG
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courtiers
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one in attendance at a royal court
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veritable
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being in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary
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menial
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appropriate to a servant
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fodder
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1 : something fed to domestic animals; especially : coarse food for cattle, horses, or sheep
2 : inferior or readily available material used to supply a heavy demand <routine entertainment fodder> <fodder for tabloids> |
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pervading
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to become diffused throughout every part of
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reverberations
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an effect or impact that resembles an echo
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rogue
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a dishonest or worthless person
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