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15 Cards in this Set
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predatory
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preying on; pirating(adj)
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jaunty
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lively, easy, carefree (in manner) smart or trim (in appearance) (adj)
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doctrine
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a belief or principal (n)
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ravage
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to destroy (v); destruction (n)
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belittle
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to make something appear smaller(v)
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unassuming
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modest (adj)
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excise
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to remove by cutting(v); an indirect tax(n)
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waver
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to move to and fro; become unsteady; to show lack in firmness
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attribute
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quality or characteristic(n); belonging to; (v)to assign to
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parry
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to ward off(v); a defensive movement (n)
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acme
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the highest point(n)
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convey
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to transport; to transmit; to communicate(v)
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menial
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lacking imptance (adj)
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tawdry
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flashy (adj)
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juncture
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a joining together (n)
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