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59 Cards in this Set
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physical ailment; cause of pain or trouble, misfortune
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affliction
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related by blood; having similar qualities or character
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akin
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found in most parts of the world; having many fields of interest; a worldwide scope; sophisticated
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cosmopolitan
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grow in lenght, become longer
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elongate
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public entertainment marking a special event; festive occasion
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gala
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flash, showy; not good in taste
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gaudy
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appreciation, thankfulness
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gratitude
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pay careful attention to, notice; to be guided by; close attention or consideration
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heed
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an act intended to trick, or deceive, a fraud
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hoax
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just, unbiased, fair, not taking sides
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impartial
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swindler, deceiver; one who uses a false name or character in order to cheat
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imposter
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fill with air or gas; to swell or puff out; to make something appear larger than it is
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inflate
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poor, scant, unsatisfactory, thin, slight
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meager
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to think deeply and quietly, refelct upon; to plan, intend
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meditate
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nourishing, valuable and satisfying food
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nutritious
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one who goes on food, related to walking on foot, ordinary, dull, unimaginative
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pedestrian
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to send on pass along, send out
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transmit
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defeat in a battle or contest; overtrow; to overcome a feeling or condition
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vanquish
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unnaturally pale or sickly looking; lackgin vitalityl dim, fain; weak, ineffectu al
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wan
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violent stirring or moving; noisy confusion, excitement; a stirring up of public enthusiasm
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agitagion
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to say suddenly or w/o thinking
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blurt
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arranged in order of time of occurrence
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chronological
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face, facial expression; to tolerate or approve
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coutnenance
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make or become smaller, reduce in size
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diminish
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please greatly; to char; put under a magic spell
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enchant
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to change continually; to move up and down
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fluctuate
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to bring up, give care to; promote, encourage; in the same family but not related by birth
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foster
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to humble oneself, act in a fearful and servile way; to lie facing downward; to induldge in something base or unworthy
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grovel
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work done by hand; a trade requiring hand skill
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handicraft
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extremely funny, casting loud amusement
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hilarious
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to set on fire, cause toburn; to heat up, excite
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ignite
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the great size or importance of something
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magnitude
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large nad heavy; great in size or scope
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massive
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of or like a mother
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maternal
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to lose in interest, attraction, or effectiveness; to become tiresome; a dark covering, something that conceals
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pall
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well thought of, having a good reputation
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reputable
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love and respect deeply, honor greatly
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revere
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narrativce of heroic expoloits; long detailed account
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saga
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dull, boring, old fashioned, highboud, lumpy, thick
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stodgy
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official, coming from a source that cals for obedience or belife; dictorial
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authoratative
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in a state of financial ruin
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bankrupt
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public outcry; any loud and continued nose
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clamor
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to be in full agreement; to b e the same in nature, character, or function; to appen at the same time
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coincide
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inclined to belive the worst of peoplel bigtterly mocking or sneering
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cynical
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ruler who oppresses his or her subjects, a tyrant
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despot
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bitter, long term quarrel
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feud
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to argue in a petty way, especially about price
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haggle
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able to baer up under difficult conditions or harsh treatment, brave and tough
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hardy
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able to get along togehter well; combinbinb elemenths that blend pleasingly; melodious
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harmonious
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to store up save, hidden store or supply
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hoard
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slightly ill, disinclined to do something
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indisposed
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an inheritance; somethign handed down from an ancestor or from the past
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legacy
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lawful, rightful, reasonable, justifiable
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legitimate
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merry fun, gaiety., laughter
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mirth
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to perfrom the duties of an office; to conduct a religious ceremnoy; to referee
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officiate
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not complete, favoring one side over another; showing a strong liking for someone or something
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partial
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to give one's business to regularly as a customer; to support, provde financial help; to treat someone as inferior while making a show of being kind/gracious
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patronize
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cere,pmu; the customary form of a ceremonyl any formal custom or practice
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rite
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shrewd; wise in a keen, practical way
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sagacious
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