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20 Cards in this Set
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a violent stirring or movement; noisy confusion,excitment;a stirring up of public enthusiasm.
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agitation
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to say suddenly or without thinking
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blurt
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arranged in order of time of occurrence
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chronological
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a face, facial expression; to tolerate or approve
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countenance
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to make or become smaller, reduce in size
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diminish
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to please greatly; to charm, put under a magic spell
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enchant
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to change contiually; to move up and down
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fluctuate
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to bring to; give care to; promote, encourage; in the same family but not related by birth
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foster
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to humble oneself, act in a fearful and servile way; to lie face downward; to indulge in something base or unworthy
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grovel
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work done by hand; a trade requiring hand skill
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handicraft
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extremely funny, causing loud amusement
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hilarious
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to set on fire cause to burn, to heat up, excite
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ignite
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the great size or importance of something`
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magnitude
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large and heavy; great in size or scope
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massive
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of or like a mother
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maternal
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to lose in interest, attraction, or effectivness; to become tiresome; a dark covering, something that conceals
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pall
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well thought of, having a good reputation
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reputable
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to love and respect deeply, honor greatly
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revere
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a narrative of heroic exploits, a long, detailed account
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saga
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dull, boring; old-fashioned, hidebound; lumpy thick
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stodgy
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