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26 Cards in this Set
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assiduity
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Persistent application or diligence; unflagging effort
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truculent
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Disposed to fight; pugnacious.
Expressing bitter opposition; scathing |
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bounteous
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Giving or inclined to give generously.
Generously and copiously given |
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surtout
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a man's overcoat in the style of a frock coat
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cessation
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A bringing or coming to an end; a ceasing
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cessation
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A bringing or coming to an end; a ceasing
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seraph
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A celestial being having three pairs of wings
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careworn
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Showing the effects of worry, anxiety, or burdensome responsibility
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slatternly
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Characteristic of or befitting a slattern.
Slovenly; untidy |
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conjecture
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A statement, opinion, or conclusion based on guesswork
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studious
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Given to diligent study
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cumbrous
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Cumbersome
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refectory
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A room where meals are served, especially in a college or other institution
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deferential
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Marked by or exhibiting deference
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prenatural
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exportation
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The act of exporting.
Something exported; an export |
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Pelisse
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A long cloak or outer robe, usually of fur or with a fur lining.
A woman's loose light cloak, often with openings for the arms |
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hitherto
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Until this time
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perfidious
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Of, relating to, or marked by perfidy; treacherous
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impalpable
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Not perceptible to the touch; intangible.
Difficult to perceive or grasp by the mind. |
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penurious
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Unwilling to spend money; stingy.
Yielding little; barren |
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interloper
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One that interferes with the affairs of others, often for selfish reasons; a meddler
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obtrusive
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Thrusting out; protruding
Tending to push self-assertively forward; brash Undesirably noticeable |
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judicious
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Having or exhibiting sound judgment; prudent
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moiety
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A half.
A part, portion, or share |
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manifestation
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An indication of the existence, reality, or presence of something
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