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21 Cards in this Set
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Paltry
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(of an amount) small or meager.
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supernatural
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(of a manifestation or event) attributed to some force beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature.
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veteran
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a person who has had long experience in a particular field.
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Jubilation
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a feeling of great happiness and triumph.
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nectar
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(in Greek and Roman mythology) the drink of the gods.
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maelstrom
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a situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil.
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indisputable
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unable to be challenged or denied.
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crestfallen
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sad and disappointed.
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impertinent
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not showing proper respect; rude.
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nimbly
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in a nimble way.
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exhorted
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strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something.
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ambrosia
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the food of the gods.
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haggard
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looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering.
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stylus
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an ancient writing implement, consisting of a small rod with a pointed end for scratching letters on wax-covered tablets, and a blunt end for obliterating them.
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allegedly
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used to convey that something is claimed to be the case or have taken place, although there is no proof.
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gibberish
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unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing; nonsense.
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hoodlum
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a person who engages in crime and violence; a hooligan or gangster.
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ecstatic
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feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.
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mulling
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think about (a fact, proposal, or request) deeply and at length.
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disparity
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a great difference.
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