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31 Cards in this Set
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obsolete
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no longer in use
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cornucopia
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plentiful
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culmination
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the highest point
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degenerate
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decline in value
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flourish
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grow abundantly
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denounce
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condemn openly; as evil
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depravity
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corrupt
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rectitude
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moral integrity;corrupt
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belittle
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put someone down; ridicule
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enigma
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mystery
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disconcerting
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disturbing
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surmise
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guess
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infer
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conclude by reasoning
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dynamics
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the study of motion
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essay
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attempt
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euphemism
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the substitute of nice words
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pessimistic
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anticipate the worst
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expedient
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temporary
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stoic
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unaffected by pleasure or pain
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extricate
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separate
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phobia
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illogical fear
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repeal
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revoke or cancel
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grave
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serious
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haughtiness
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arrogantly proud; lordly
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humility
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opposite of arrogant; not proud
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fastidious
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hard to please; perfect
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sublime
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noble; raise to a high rank
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exalted
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noble; raise to a high rank
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imperative
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necessary
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soporific
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drowsy; sleepy
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equanimity
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keep your cool; balance of temper
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