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20 Cards in this Set
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ancillary
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auxilary, assisting
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bowdlerize
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censor, expurgate, modify
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condescend
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to behave as if one is conscious of descending from a superior position, rank or dignity
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cozen
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deceive, cheat
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enclave
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any small distinct area or group enclosed or isolated within a larger one
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forte
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strength, strong point
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gratis
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free, without charge or payment
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icon
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picture image or other representation
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interstice
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intervening space, small or narrow space or interval
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macrocosm
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the whole world or universe, total complex structure
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mountebank
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charlatan, person who sells quack medicines
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paean
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song of praise, joy or triumph
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persiflage
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light bantering talk
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plethora
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overabundance, excess
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pragmatic
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pertaining to practical considerations
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quizzical
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odd, queer, questioning or puzzled
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rapacity
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given to seizing of plunder
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schism
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division or disunion, gap
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therapeutic
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beneficial, treating or curing disease
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virtuoso
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person with special knowledge, musical excellence, cultivated appreciation
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