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20 Cards in this Set
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abrasive
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adj. causing irritation
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acclimate
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v. to adapt to a new climate, environment, or situation
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chagrin
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n. irritation or humiliation caused by dissapointment or frustration
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complacent
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adj. self satisfied
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concur
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v. approve
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defamation
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n. slander or libel
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explicate
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v. to make clear, explain
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fracas
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n. a noisy quarrel or brawl
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grotesque
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adj. bizzare
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pandemonium
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n. a wild uproar
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raucous
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adj. disorderly
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receptive
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adj. open and responsive to ideas or suggestions
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renounce
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v. to give up something
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repress
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v. to hold back
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reticent
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adj. reluctant
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savory
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adj. tasty, appetizing
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somnolent
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adj. sleepy, drowsy
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vehement
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adj. intense, forceful
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voluble
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adj. glib, fluent
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zealous
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adj. eager
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