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22 Cards in this Set
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brouhaha
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a confused hodgepodge of sounds, an uproar or commotion
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cloy
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to spoil or destroy an appetite by too much indulgence, esp. in sweet things
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demeanor
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the way a person behaves
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deference
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courteous, yielding to the wishes and ideals of others
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enigmatic
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puzzling
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definitive
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conclusive, final
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bumptious
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excessively self confident
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choleric
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easily made angry
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bulwark
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a strong defense or protection, wall-like structure
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curtail
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to cut short
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adamant
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firm in purpose or opinion, unyielding
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profligate
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given over to dissipation and self-indulgence, immoral nad reckless spending
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mawkish
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excessively sentimental
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thwart
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to oppose successfully, prevent
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onus
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something that is heavy or burdensome
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requisite
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needed, necessary
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mollify
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to soften, make gentle
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sartorial
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of or pertaining to a tailor and his work, having to do with clothes or dress
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presentiment
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a vague sense of approaching misfortune
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impromptu
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without preparation, offhand
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forbearance
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tolerance and self control, patience
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remit
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to send or hand in
to cancel to forgive |
