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22 Cards in this Set
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fortuitous
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accidental, happening by chance
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covert
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adj.)hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret
n.)a sheltered place |
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bedlam
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a state or scene of uproar
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debonair
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pleasant, courteous
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annotation
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a critical or explanatory note or comment
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gist
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the essential part
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efficacious
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effective, producing results
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accrue
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to grow or accumulate in the course of time
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dun
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v.) to demand insistently, (debt)
n) a creditor adj) dark, dull, drab |
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equanimity
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calmness, composure
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antediluvian
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relating to ancient times
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provocative
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tending to produce a strong feeling
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sedentary
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characterized by or calling for continued sitting
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imperious
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overbearing, arrogant
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gratuitous
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freely given; not called for
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procrastinate
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to delay
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recondite
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exceeding ordinary knowledge
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munificent
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extremely generous, lavish
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inimical
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unfriendly, hostile
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motley
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adj) showing great diversity or variety
n)a multicolored fabric or jesters costume |
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invective
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n) a strong denunciation or condemnation
adj) abusive |
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reprobate
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n) a scoundrel
adj) wicked, corrupt V) to dissaprove, condemn |
