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26 Cards in this Set
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Disgrace |
to be a source of embarrassment or silliness |
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madras |
a light cotton fabric of various weaves, especially one in multicoloredplaid or stripes, used for shirts, dresses, jackets, etc. |
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muttered |
to utter words indistinctly or in a low tone, often as if talking tooneself; murmur. |
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cowlick |
a tuft of hair that grows in a direction different from that of the rest ofthe hair. |
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reckless |
utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; withoutcaution; careless ( usually followed by of ) |
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bawl |
to cry or wail lustily |
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quivering |
to shake with a slight but rapid motion; vibrate tremulously; tremble. |
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unfathomable |
not able to be fathomed, or completely understood; incomprehensible: ( heroism in the face of unfathomable conflict. ) |
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rarities |
something rare, unusual, or uncommon: ( Snowstorms are a rarity in the South. ) |
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savvy |
to know; understand. |
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roguishly |
playfully mischievous |
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winced |
to draw back or tense the body, as from pain or from a blow; start;flinch. |
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incredulous |
not credulous; disinclined or indisposed to believe; skeptical. |
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scowled |
to have a gloomy or threatening look. |
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nonchalantly |
coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited; casual: ( His nonchalant manner infuriated me. ) |
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scatterbrained |
a person incapable of serious, connected thought. |
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shanghai ( ing ) |
to force or trick (someone) into doing something, going somewhere,etc
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Heaters |
A gun, usually a hand gun
Slang. a pistol, revolver, or other firearm. |
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gallantly |
brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous: ( a gallant knight; a gallant rescue attempt. ) |
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aloofness |
the quality or state of being distant, cold, or uninterested; anappearance of being above the fray; indifference:
(Some pundits think the president's aloofness has diminished his ability to connect with the electorate. ) |
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ornery |
stubborn, mean ( I can't do a thing with that ornery mule. ) |
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elite |
(often used with a plural verb) the choice or best of anything considered collectively, as of a group or class of persons. |
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dumfounded |
(transitive) to strike dumb with astonishment; amaze |
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cunning |
a shrewd or sly manner, as in deceiving; craftiness ; guile. |
