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24 Cards in this Set
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Benevolent
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adj, kind
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Cynical
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adj, distrustful. The cynical man lied to us.
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Comrade
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noun, friend. My comrades and I ate hamburgers.
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Vivacious
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adj, cheerful, The vivacious man gave everybody candy.
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Apathy
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noun, lake of interest, The apathy of the boy got him in trouble.
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Idle
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adj, at rest, We boarded the idle train.
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Obstinate
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adj, stubborn, The obstinate man wouldnt give me any candy.
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Cryptic
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adj, secret, The story was cryptic.
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Maxim
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noun, saying, There was a maxim about that.
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Exploits
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noun, An act or deed, The exploits of the people were very generous.
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Impromptu
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adj., unprepared, The impromptu man sent out the invitations last minute.
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Aloof
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adj., Distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote. He stood apart with aloof dignity.
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Advocate
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verb, One that argues for a cause; a supporter or defender. There was an advocate of civil rights.
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Reverent
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adj, Feeling or showing profound respect. The reverent man showed the man respect.
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Thwart
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verb, to pur a stop to. He thwarted the game because he was loosing.
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countenance
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noun, expression, The countenance on his face was funny.
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Tumult
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noun,comotion, The kids made a tumult with the pots and pans.
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Treachery
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noun, the act of betrayl of trust, the treachery of the bridge was scary.
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Wistful
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adj, sad, The wistful man cryed all night.
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Vile
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adj, loathsome; disgusting, The vile taste made me gag.
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falter
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verb, To move ineptly or haltingly; stumble.
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lament
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verb, To express grief
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morose
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adj, Sullenly melancholy; gloomy.
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prosperity
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noun, the condition of prospering; having good fortune.
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