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20 Cards in this Set
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apathy
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lack of concern
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bane/baneful
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harmful/destructive
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commensurate
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equal
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complacency
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the state of being self-satisfied
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cryptic
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mysterious, secret
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desultory
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jumping around, aimless, random
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dexterous
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skillful & active w/the hands
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dissipation
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wasteful spending
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dour
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sullen, stern, harsh
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equivocal
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vague, intended to mislead
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espousing
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marrying, giving one's loyalty
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hedonist
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one who seeks pleasure as the sole aim in life
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indefatigable
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tireless, incapable of being fatigued
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mutability
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the degree to which something is subject and likely to change(think weather)
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parochial
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limited in range/scope, narrow
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penchant
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a strong inclination
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peripheral
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on the edge, not important
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replete
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filled to capacity, abundantly supplied
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respite
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a rest, a delay, a period of relief
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sluggard
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a person who's lazy
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