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15 Cards in this Set
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abeyance
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n. temporary inactivity, cessation, or suspension
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acrimony
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n. sharpness, harshness, or bitterness of nature, speech, disposition, etc
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amalgamate
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v. to mix or merge so as to make a combination; blend; unite; combine
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beleaguer
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v. to surround or beset, as with troubles
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brusque
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adj. abrupt in manner; blunt; rough
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capricious
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adj. subject to, led by, or indicative of caprice or whim; erratic
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cavalier
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n. one having the spirit or bearing of a knight; a courtly gentleman; gallant
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comeliness
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n. beauty, attractiveness
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deferential
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adj. showing deference; deferent; respectful
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depravity
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n. Moral corruption or degradation
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dogmatic
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adj. asserting opinions in a doctrinaire or arrogant manner; opinionated
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effigy
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n. a crude representation of someone disliked, used for purposes of ridicule
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ethereal
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adj. extremely delicate or refined, heavenly or celestial
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fracas
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n. a noisy, disorderly disturbance or fight; riotous brawl; uproar
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indignant
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adj. feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base
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