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15 Cards in this Set
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eating and drinking moderately
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abstemious
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no longer current or applicable; antiquated
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archaic
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melodious, pleasant to hear
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dulcet
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to remove objectionable words from
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expurgate
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carefree, simple; nearly perfect
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idyllic
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sin; a wicked or evil act
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iniquity
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supple; graceful in motion
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lithe
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to treat in a condescending manner, talk down to
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patronizing
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transparent; clear
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pellucid
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keen, mentally sharp
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perspicacious
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to assign
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relegate
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one who bears the blame for an offense
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scapegoat
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magical charm for protection
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talisman
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to take over; to seize power
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usurp
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waver; to sway indecisively
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vacillate
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