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35 Cards in this Set
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Lethargic
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Sluggish, lazy
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Illicit
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Illegal, unlawful
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Vicariously
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Acting in the place of another or of something else
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Restrained
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Reserved, restrained, held back
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Matronly
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Characteristic of a fully mature woman
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Pallid
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Pale, lifeless
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Reticent
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Reserved, quiet, shy
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Spawned
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Give birth, make something new
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Undulating
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Wavelike motion
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Anguish
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Intense pain, torture
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Didactic
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Teaching, instructing
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Vehement
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Passionate, heated
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Incredulous
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Skeptical, disbelieving
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Impetuous
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Acting too hastily, carelessly
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Nonchalant
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Unconcerned, indifferent, casual
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Disparaging
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Ridicule, discredit, mock, demean, denounce
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Contemptuous
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Regarding someone or something as inferior or worthless
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Facetious
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Not meant to be taken seriously
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Ardent
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intense feeling, passionate, warmth
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Insolent
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Arrogant, disrespectful
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Reverent
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Having great awe and respect
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Altruistic
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Concern for the welfare of others, selfless
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Emulate
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To equal or excel
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Flippant
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Disrespectful, shallow, lacking in seriousness
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Haughty
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Snobbish, cocky
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Lenient
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Tolerant
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Nullify
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Invalidate, void, cancel
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Petulance
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Irritable, impatient
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Resolute
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Determined, set in purpose
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Sardonic
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Scornful, mocking. cynical
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Stalwart
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Strong, brave, valiant
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Transient
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Temporary, not lasting
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Wistful
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Reflective, melancholy, longing, yearning
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Jubilant
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Showing great joy, satisfaction
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Trepidation
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Trembling, fright
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