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15 Cards in this Set
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DEVASTATION
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(n.) wide destruction
syn: desolation, ruin, disaster area |
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FASCINATION
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(n.) powerful attraction; charm
syn: enchantment, obsession |
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CELEBRATION
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(n.) a ceremony or festivity held to honor a special day or event
syn: party, festival, observance |
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CESSATION
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(n.) a ceasing, either final or temporary; stop
syn: conclusion, discontinuance, kiss-off |
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AUGUST
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(adj.) imposing and magnificent
syn: impressive |
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PIQUANCY
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(n.) pleasantly sharp quality
syn: strong flavor, spiciness |
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ARABESQUE
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(adj.) elaborately designed
syn: ornamental |
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HABILIMENTS
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(n.) clothing
syn: apparel, attire, outfit |
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CLIQUE
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(n.) a small, exclusive group of people; snobbish or narrow coterie
syn: socisl group, coterie |
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MYSTIQUE
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(n.) the quasi-mystical attitudes and feelings surrounding some person or activity
syn: strange or ineffable aura |
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UNIQUE
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(adj.) one and only; having no like or equal; very unusual
syn: exceptional, distinct |
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DECORATION
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(n.) adornment, embellishment
syn: garnish, dressing, trimmings, ornamentation |
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AMPLE
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(adj.) abundant; more than enough
syn: plentiful |
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FEASIBLE
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(adj.) capable of being done; possible
syn: imaginable, reasonable, doable, achievable |
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FORMIDABLE
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(adj.) causing fear or dread
syn: awesome, daunting, intimidating |
