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33 Cards in this Set
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cadence
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rhythmical flow of language; the close of a musical section; the fall of a voice in speaking
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parlance
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a way or manner of speaking; vernacular; a formal discussion or debate
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congenial
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having the same nature, disposition, or tastes
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repugnant
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contradictory; offensive, distateful
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redress
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the setting right of what is wrong; to compensate or remedy
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passe
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out of fashion
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abrogate
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to annul; nullify
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alchemy
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chemistry between two; medieval pseduscience
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waylay
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wait in hiding to attack; ambush
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deluge
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an overwhelming amount; a heavy rain, flooding
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besmirch
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charge falsely with malicious intent; smear
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judicious
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wise; characterized by sound judgement
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tactful
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having a keen sense of what to do or say to others
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deputation
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a group appointed to represent others
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effigy
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a representation of someone/thing esp sculpted; a crude representation of a hated figure
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rancor
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a feeling of deep ill will or hatred
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vacillate
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hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
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fealty
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loyalty; allegiance; fidelity
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supplicate
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to ask for earnestly and humbly; pray; beg
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a la mode
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fashionable, in style; served with ice cream
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sallow
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of a sickly yellowish color
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imperturbable
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unflappable; extremely calm and steady
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perennial
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lasting all seasons of the year; enduring; perpetual; recurrent
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quixotic
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unrealistic and idealistic; not sensible about pratical matters
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maudlin
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excessively emotional; foolishly sentimental because of drunkenness
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coy
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showing reluctance to make a definite commitment
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dubious
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open to doubt or suspicion
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convalescence
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recuperation after sickness or injury
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convulse
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to shake violently; to be overcome with laughter
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mettle
*metal |
the courage to carry on; stamina; heart
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chutzpa
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unbelievable audacity; nerve
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swarthy
*SWORE-thee |
naturally having a skin of dark color
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pro forma
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as a formality only; perfunctory; a tentative financial projection
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