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18 Cards in this Set
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BAWL
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to cry or wail lustily
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DISGRACE
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the loss of respect, honor, or esteem; ignominy; shame: the disgrace of criminals
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muttered
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to utter words indistinctly or in a low tone, often as if talking to oneself; murmur
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reckless
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utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution; careless (usually fol. by of): to be reckless of danger
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unfathomable
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a unit of length equal to six feet (1.8 meters): used chiefly in nautical measurements. Abbreviation: fath
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INCREDULOUS
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not credulous; disinclined or indisposed to believe; skeptical
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ROGUISHLY
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pertaining to, characteristic of, or acting like a rogue; knavish or rascally.
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SCATTERBRAINED
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a person incapable of serious, connected thought
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SCOWLED
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to draw down or contract the brows in a sullen, displeased, or angry manner
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WINCED
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to draw back or tense the body, as from pain or from a blow; start; flinch
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ALOOFNESS
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at a distance, esp. in feeling or interest; apart: They always stood aloof from their classmates
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CUNNING
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skill employed in a shrewd or sly manner, as in deceiving; craftiness; guile
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GALLANTLY
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. brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous: a gallant knight; a gallant rescue attempt
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ORNERY
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ugly and unpleasant in disposition or temper: No one can get along with my ornery cousin
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QUIVERING
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to shake with a slight but rapid motion; vibrate tremulously; tremble.
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APPREHENSIVE
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uneasy or fearful about something that might happen: apprehensive for the safety of the mountain climbers
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CONTEMPTUOSLY
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showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful
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DEFIANCE
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a daring or bold resistance to authority or to any opposing force.
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