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20 Cards in this Set
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Incognito
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One who is in disguise or using an assumed name
Disguised; using a false name in disguise; under a fictitious name |
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Cognizant
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aware of or informed about something
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Farcical
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ridiculous; exaggeratedly comical
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Discursive
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wandering or shifting from one subject to another; rambling; long winded
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Hyperbole
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an obvious exaggeration, made for effect and not meant to be taken literally
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Omniscient
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knowing everything; having complete or infinite knowledge
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Fortuitous
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occurring by chance; accidental; fortunate
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Assimilate
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to absorb and incorporate food or knowledge; to absorb one group into a larger culture
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Ennui
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discontent and listlessness from lack of occupation or interest
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Mesmerism
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hypnotism; hypnotic appeal; intense fascination
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Dirges
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a funeral hymn; a poetic or musical expression of grief
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Despotic
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an absolute ruler; on in charge who acts like a tyrant
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Expatriate
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on who is exiled or who has withdrawn from his or her native land; to banish from one's native country; to withdraw from one's native land
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Colloquy
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a conversation or conference, usually formal
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Allay
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to lessen; to relieve; to calm
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Feigned
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to pretend; to make up
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Blazon
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to proclaim; to display publicly; a coat of arms; a banner
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Choleric
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having or showing a quick temper or irascible nature
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Adroit
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clever; skillful in a mental or physical way
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Bravado
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a show of false bravery or confidence
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