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20 Cards in this Set
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affliction |
a physical ailment; a cause of pain or trouble, misfortune |
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akin |
related by blood; having similar qualities or character |
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cosmopolitan |
found in most parts of the world; having many fields of interest; of worldwide scope; sophisticated |
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elongate |
to grow in length, become longer; to extend the length of |
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gala |
a public entertainment marking a special event, a festive occasion; festive, showy |
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gaudy |
flashy, showy; not in good taste |
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gratitude |
appreciation, thankfulness |
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heed |
to pay careful attention to, notice; to be guided by; close attention or consideration |
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hoax |
an act intended to trick or deceive, a fraud; to trick, deceive |
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impartial |
just, unbiased, fair, not taking sides |
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impostor |
a swindler, deceiver; one who uses a false name or character in order to cheat |
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inflate |
to fill with air or gas; to swell or puff out; to make something appear larger than it is |
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meager |
poor, scant, unsatisfactory; thin, slight |
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meditate |
to think about deeply and quietly, reflect upon; to plan, intend |
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nutritious |
nourishing, valuable and satisfying as food |
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oppress |
to govern or rule cruelly or unjustly; to weigh heavily upon |
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pedestrian |
one who goes on foot; relating to walking; on foot; ordinary, unimaginative |
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transmit |
to send on, pass along, send out |
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vanquish |
to defeat in a battle or contest, overthrow; to overcome a feeling or condition |
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wan |
unnaturally pale or sickly looking; lacking vitality; dim, faint; weak, ineffectual |
