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20 Cards in this Set
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Allay (v) |
To calm or pacify, lessen or rest |
Al Lay |
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Bestial (adj) |
Beastlike, beastly, animalistic |
Beast |
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Convivial (adj) |
Festive, sociable, merry |
Revival, alive |
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Coterie (n) |
Circle of acquaintances, clique |
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Counterpart (n) |
Match, person or thing resembling another |
Opposite |
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Demur (v) |
Object, protest |
Demanding |
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Effrontery (n) |
Shameless, boldness, nerve |
Putting up a front |
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Embellish (v) |
To decorate, adorn , touch up |
Bedazzle |
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Ephemeral (adj) |
Short-lived, transient |
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Felicitous (adj) |
Appropriate, fortunate, good fortune, happy |
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Furtive (adj) |
Covert, done stealthily, sneaky, secret, shifty |
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Garish (adj) |
Glaring, flashy, overdecorated |
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Illusory (adj) |
Misleading, deceptive |
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Indigent (Amj) |
Needy and impoverished |
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Inordinate (adj) |
Far too great, excessive, extravagant |
Opposite or ordinary |
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Jettson (v) |
Cast overboard, cast off, discard, dump |
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Misanthrope (n) |
People hater, one who hates people |
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Pertinacious (adl) |
Stubborn and determined |
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Picayune (adj) |
Holding little value,small minded |
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Raiment (n) |
Clothing and garments |
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