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20 Cards in this Set
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oblique
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(adj) sarting or sloping; not straightfoward or direct
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minimize
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( v) to make as small as possible, make the least of; to make smaller than before
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veer
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(v) to change direction of course, turn aside, shift
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maim
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(v0 to cripple, disable
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wanton
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(adj) reckless; heartless, unjustifiable;loose in morals; (n) a spoiled, pampered person; one with low morals
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incognito
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(adj, adv) ina distinguished state, under and assumed name (n) the state of being distinguished or a person in disguise
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venerate
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(v) to regard with reverence, look up with greatrespect
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banter
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(v) to exchange playful remarks, tease (n) talk that is playful and teasing
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bountiful
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(adj) giving freely, generous;plentiful, given abundantly
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avowed
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(adj) declared openly and without shame, unacknowledged
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frugal
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(adj) economical, avoiding waste and luxury; scanty, poor, meager
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gingerly
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(adj, adv)with extreme care or caution
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invalidate
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(v) to make valueless, take away all force or effect
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legendary
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(adj)described in well-known stories; existing in old stories(legends) farth than in real life
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congested
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(adj) overcrowded, filled or occupied to success
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glut
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(v)to provide more than is neededor wanted; to feed or fill to the point of overstuffing
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antics
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(pl. n) ridiculous and unpredictable behavior or actions
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enterprising
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(adj) energetic; willing to start something new, showing boldness and imagination
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durable
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(adj) sturdy, not easily worn out or destroyed;lasting for a long time;(n. pl.) consumer goods used repeatedly over a series
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detriment
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(n) harm or loss; injury, damage, a disadvantage;a coause of harm, injury, loss, or damage
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