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25 Cards in this Set
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allegedly
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supposedly; asserted or accused without proof
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rituals
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religious ceremonies, established routines
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rescind
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to make void; repeal or annul; to cancel
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exemplary
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commendable, worhty of immitation, serving as a model; typical; outstanding, admonitory
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boisterous
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rough and stormy; violent; loud, noisy, lacking restraint or discipline
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accosted
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to approach and speak boldly or aggressively as with demand or request
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impeccable
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perfect; flawless
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amiable
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friendly and agreeable; goodnatured and likeable; sociable
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animosity
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bitter hostility, open enmity, hatred, ill-will
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oblivious
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forgetful, unmindful, unconscious, unaware, ignorant
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alluring
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enticing, attracting, tempting, beguiling
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placid
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satisfied; complacent; calm or quiet; peaceful
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poised
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assured; composed, balanced or steady in readiness
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beguiling
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decieveving; cheating; distracting; attracting; amusing; charming; delighting
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scrutinize
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to examine or observe with great care; inspect critically
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subterranean
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hidden, secret; underground
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hostile
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antagonistic; inhospitable or adverse; showing ill-will; violent; malegrant
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derision
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laughingstock; ridicule; mockery
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antagonistic
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opposing and contending; adversarial; counter
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perfunctory
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acting with indifference; showing little interest or care; routine
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expounding
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detailed explanation; elucidating
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concordance
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agreeable; harmony; book
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perturbation
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agitation; unhappy, worried mental state; disturbance, upset; disruption; disorder
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equanimity
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composure; quality of being calm and even tempered; steadiness, calmness
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illustrious
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well-known and very distinguished; eminent, noted; celebrated, famed, renowned, respected
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