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20 Cards in this Set
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gander
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a look or glance
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notion
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a general understanding; vague or imperfect conception or idea of something
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thence
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from the place or time
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gawp
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stare openly in a stupid or rude manner
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ruminations
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the act of pondering; meditation
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evasion
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an act or instance of escaping, avoiding, or shirking something
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temperamental
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moody, irritable, or sensitive
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expostulated
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express strong disapproval or disagreement
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turbulence
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violent disorder or commotion
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sonorous
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rich and full in sound, as language or verse
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perpetual
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continuing or enduring forever, everlasting
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expedition
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an excursion, journey, or voyage made for some specific purpose
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anecdote
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a short account of a particular incident or event of an interesting or amusing nature
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purloin
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to steal
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dastard
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a mean, sneaking coward
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mutinously
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refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority
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affronted
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to insult intentionally, especially openly
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averted
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to turn away; to ward off
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swaggering
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to walk or conduct oneself with an insolent or arrogant air; strut
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menacingly
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threatening to cause evil, harm, injury, etc.; a threat
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