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15 Cards in this Set
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Accentuate
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to give emphasis to
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Barrage
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explosion
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Capricious
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whimsical
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Deficit
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the amount by which a sum of money falls short by
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Distortion
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a misinterpretation
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Elucidate
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to provide clarification
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Fiasco
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a complete failure
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Guffaw
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a loud burst of laughter
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Mesmeize
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to hypnotize
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Palpate
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to examine by touch for disease or illness
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Palpitate
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to pulsate with unusual rapidity from exertion or emotion
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Pungent
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sharply tasting or smelling
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Renovate
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to restore to good condition
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Strenuous
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vigorous exertion
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Vernacular
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native language to a place
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