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20 Cards in this Set
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Strut
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a vain, pompous way of walking
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Rakish
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dashing or stylish in manner, having a streamlined appearance
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Warble
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to sing or whistle in a special way, to babble
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Trek
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a journey, or the leg of a journey, especially difficult and long
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Topic
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a subject of discussion
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Anguish
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strong physical or mental pain
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Fumble
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to mishandle something, to feel around awkwardly while searching
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Salient
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prominent, something that sticks out
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Supple
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easily bent or folded, moving or changing easily
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Jocular
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to be jolly, fond of joking or jesting
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Hospitable – (adj.)
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receiving guests warmly; having an open mind
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Commuter – (noun)
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a person who travels from home to work & back
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Expedite – (verb)
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speed up the progress of something
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Bilk – (verb)
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defraud, cheat, or swindle; escape paying one’s debts
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Mar – (verb)
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render less attractive, less useful; spoil to a certain extent
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Wilt – (verb)
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become limp; droop down; deprived of energy
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Prone – (adj.)
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tending or inclined to something; lying flat
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Rue – (verb)
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feel regret or sorrow
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Genteel – (adj.)
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polite; refined
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Plumb – (adj. & adv.)
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straight up and down; vertical, completely, utterly
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