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16 Cards in this Set
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agony
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great suffering or pain
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alacrity
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cheerful willingness, eagerness
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covet
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to desire, to want
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derision
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scorn, ridicule
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diplomacy
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skill in getting along with people
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disconcerted
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upset, embarassed
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expectorate
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to spit
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melancholy
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sadness
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monotonous
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dull, boring, repetitive
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preposterous
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absurd, ridiculous
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prevalent
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common, widespread
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sagacity
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wisdom
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stealthy
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sneaky, secretive
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tranquil
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calm, peaceful
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trifle
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a small thing, something of little value
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wrath
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anger
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