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20 Cards in this Set
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abash
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verb
to destroy self-confidence, make ashamed/ embarrassed |
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amenable
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adjective
open to influence or advice, liable to be called to account |
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augur
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noun/verb
to predict, be a sign of |
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auspicious
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adjective
promising success, fortunate |
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congenial
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adjective
suitable, pleasing in nature or character |
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demeanor
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noun
conduct or behavior |
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discerning
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adjective
showing good judgment, having an understanding |
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edifice
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noun
a large building; complex system or organization |
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efficacy
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noun
capacity for producing a desired result |
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eminence
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noun
high station or rank, elevation or projection |
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ignominious
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adjective
marked by shame or disgrace |
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infer
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verb
to figure out by reasoning |
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lurid
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adjective
horrible, revolting, shocking |
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peremptory
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adjective
assertive in speech |
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physiognomy
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noun
outward appearance of anything, offering insight to character |
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sojourn
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noun
a temporary stay |
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successive
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adjective
in sequence |
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sumptuary
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adjective
intended to regulate personal habits |
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transgress
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verb
to break a law |
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evanescent
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adjective
vanishing, fading away |
