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14 Cards in this Set
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Aplomb |
great coolness and composure under strain |
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Apprehensive |
Quick to understand; in fear or dread of possible harm |
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Attentive |
taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention |
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Brackish |
distasteful and unpleasant; typically used to describe water |
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Debris |
The remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up;trash |
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Deft |
quick or skillful in physical movements or thought; especially of the hands |
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Ember |
quick or skillful in physical movements or thought; especially of the hands |
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Falter |
The act of pausing uncertainly; moving hesitantly |
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Meander |
To move in a spiral or circular course; to walk casually |
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Somber |
grave or even gloomy; lacking brightness, dull |
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Specimen |
a sample of something |
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Tactic |
A plan for obtaining a particular goal. |
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Uncanny |
Surpassing the ordinary or normal; highly unusual |
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Zeal |
A feeling of strong eagerness; prompt willingness |