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20 Cards in this Set
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APT
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(adj.) Suitable, fitting, likely; Appropriate
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AWRY
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(adj.) Turned or twisted to one side; (adv.) In a position that is turned or twisted toward one side, askew
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BLUDGEON
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(n.) A short, heavy club; (v.) To hit with or as if with a heavy club
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CAPITULATE
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(v.) To surrender or give up, end resistance; To throw in the towel
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CHAFE
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(n.) Soreness or irritation caused by rubbing; (v.) To rub and cause irritation or friction
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DEFILE
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(n.) A narrow passage between mountains; (v.) To make dirty or unclean, to destroy the purity of
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DIRE
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(adj.) Causing or involving great fear or suffering; Dreadful
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DISARMING
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(adj.) Tending to remove suspicion or hostility; Charming or endearing
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DISGRUNTLED
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(adj.) Displeased and discontented; Grumpy and dissatisfied
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ENCROACH
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(v.) To trespass upon the property, domain, or rights of another, especially stealthily or by gradual advances; To trespass
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ENDOW
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(v.) To provide with property, income, or a source of income; To furnish
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FEND
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(v.) To make an effort to resist; To ward off
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IMPUNITY
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(n.) Freedom from punishment, loss or harm
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MIEN
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(n.) Appearance, demeanor or look; One's appearance or manner
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PENAL
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(adj.) Of, relating to or prescribing punishment, as for breaking the law
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PERTINENT
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(adj.) Relating to the matter at hand; Relevant; To the point
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PREDOMINANT
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(adj.) Superior in power, influence, effectiveness, number, or degree; Prominent
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PRODIGY
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(n.) An exceptionally talented child
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RECLUSE
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(n.) A person who lives in seclusion or apart from society; A hermit
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RENOWN
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(n.) Widespread fame or glory
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