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25 Cards in this Set
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Harried |
Troubled persistently, especially w/ petty annoyances |
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Fulsome |
Repulsive, disgusting |
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Ingratiate |
Work oneself into favor |
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Lackey |
Follower who carries out another’s wishes like a servant |
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Obsequious |
Showing excessive willingness to serve |
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Sycophant |
Parasitic flatterer |
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Truckle |
Submit in a subservient manner to a superior |
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Apiary |
place where bees are kept |
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Aviary |
place where birds are kept |
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Halcyon |
Calm; peaceful |
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Lionize |
Treat as highly important |
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Menagerie |
Place where animals are kept and trained |
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Derogatory |
Expressing low self-esteem |
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Imputation |
Untrust or false charge, accusation |
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Malign |
Speak evil of |
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Facetious |
Said without serious intent |
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Antidote |
Remedy for poison or evil |
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Astringent |
Sour, acidic |
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Pestilential |
Morally harmful |
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Salubrious |
Healthful |
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Encomium |
Speech/writing of high praise |
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Eulogize |
Praise, glorify during a funeral/ end of something |
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Laudable |
Praiseworthy |
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Plaudit |
Applause, enthusiastic praise |
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Calumnious |
Falsely and maliciously accusing |
