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19 Cards in this Set
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Denunciation
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-a public accusation or condemning
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Formidable
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adj-causing fear or dread
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Infalliable
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Incapable of making a mistake
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Acquiescence
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- n- The act of accepting or complying without argument or fight
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Uncouth
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- Lacking in manners, uncultured, clumsy
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Gala
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n- A public, festive celebration of a special occasion.
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Unobtrusive
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- adj- No blatant or prominent; inconspicuous.
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Amiable
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- adj- Generally agreeable, friendly
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Elucidate
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- v- To make clear by explanation
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Feral
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- Of or relating to a wild animal; wild; savage; fierce
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Ruefully
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adv- Pitifully; in a manner that causes sympathy
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Sordid
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- adj- dirty; squalid; filthy
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Adamant
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adj- Unshakeable or immovable, especially in opposition.
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Indignant
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- adj- Angry because something is unjust or mean.
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Recluse
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- n- A person who leads a secluded or solitary life.
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Spurious
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- adj- False; forged; fake; illegitimate
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Purloined
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- v or adj- Stole or Stolen
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Pinioned
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- v or adj- restrained by bending the arms or wings
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Garishly
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- adv- in a gaudy, flashy, tasteless manner
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