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20 Cards in this Set
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strode
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verb
to move with long steps |
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trousseau
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noun
the personal possesions of a bride |
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bunting
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noun
lightweight, loosely woven fabric |
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impish
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adjective
mischievous |
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simpered
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verb
to smile in a silly manner; to smirk |
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elfin
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adjective
relating to an elf |
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morbid
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adjective
gloomy, gruesome, or unwholesome feelings |
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tittered
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verb
to laugh in a nervous or partly supressed manner; giggle or snicker |
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scrutiny
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noun
a searching study, inspection, or inquiry |
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eccentric
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adjective
deviating from conventional conduct; odd or strange |
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purported
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adjective
believed, considered, alleged |
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appalled
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verb
shock, dismay, or digust |
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dastardly
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adjective
cowardly or underhanded |
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reproachful
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adjective
to blame, discredit, or disgrace |
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jaunty
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adjective
stylish or lively |
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pompous
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adjective
having or exhibiting self-importance; arrogant |
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louse
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noun
a person worthy of scorn; a heel; a jerk |
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indignant
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adjective
filled with anger; aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean |
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shrewd
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adjective
clever |
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gibberish
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noun
unintelligible or meaningless language |
