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20 Cards in this Set
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a physical ailment; a cause of pain or trouble, misfortune |
affliction |
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related by blood; having similar qualities or character |
akin |
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found in most parts of the world; having many fields of interest; of worldwide scope; sophisticated |
comopolitan |
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to grow in length, become longer; to extend the length of |
elongate |
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a public entertainment marking a special event, a festive occasion; festive, showy |
gala |
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flashy, showy; not in good taste |
gaudy |
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appreciation, thankfulness |
gratitude |
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to pay careful attention to, notice; to be guided by; close attention or consideration |
heed |
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an act intended to trick or deceive, a fraud; to trick, deceive |
hoax |
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just, unbiased, fair, not taking sides |
impartial |
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a swindler, deceiver; one who uses a false name or character in order to cheat |
impostor |
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to fill with air or gas; to swell or puff out; to make something appear larger than it is |
inflate |
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poor, scant, unsatisfactory; thin, slight |
meager |
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to think about deeply and quietly, reflect upon; to plan, intend |
meditate |
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nourishing, valuable and satisfying as food |
nutritious |
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to govern or rule cruelly or unjustly; to weigh heavily upon |
oppress |
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one who goes on foot; relating to walking; on foot; ordinary, unimaginative |
pedestrian |
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to send on, pass along, send out |
transmit |
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to defeat in a battle or contest, overthrow; to overcome a feeling or condition |
vanquish |
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unnaturally pale or sickly looking; lacking vitality; dim, faint; weak, ineffectual |
wan |
