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20 Cards in this Set
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laconic
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expressing much in few words
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throng
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crowd
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intrepid
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brave
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accost
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to approach and speak to
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reticent
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silent
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furtive
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secret, stealthy, sly
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felon
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a person guilty of a major crime
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plethora
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excess
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hapless
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unfortunate
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irate
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angry, incensed
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pretext
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an excuse
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fabricate
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to lie; to construct
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adroit
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skillful
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gesticulate
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move the arms energetically, to use lively gestures
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vigilant
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watchful, alert
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avid
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eager
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cajole
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coax, wheedle
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rudimentary
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elementary
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enhance
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intensify, heighten
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nuance
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slight variation in meaning, tone, etc.
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