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20 Cards in this Set
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en masse
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as a body or group (altogether)
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foilible
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any small weakness failing, fault, or character flaw that is comparatively insignificant
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grandeur
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the quality of being great, grand or very impressive
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grovel
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to show exaggerated and false respect, intending to please or out of fear
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impetus
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the force that causes the motion of an object to overcome resistance and maintain velocity
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infallible
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incapable of making a mistake
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innocuous
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not intended to cause offense or provoke a strong reaction
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insolent
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rude and arrogant in behavior or disrespectful
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laggard
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someone or something that falls behind and does not keep up with others
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lucid
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transparently clear; easily understandable
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lugubrious
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extremely sad or gloomy
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morose
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having a withdrawn or gloomy personality
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nemesis
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a bitter enemy
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noxious
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harmful to life or poisonous
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officiate
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to preside over in an official capacity, especially at a particular ceremony
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oscillate
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to keep changing from one point to another such as changing your mind between the better of two positions
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ostentations
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marked by a vulgar display of wealth, talents, possessions, or success designed to impress people. (showy)
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palliative
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capable of soothing anxieties or other intense emotions
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pro bono
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done or undertaken for the public good without any payment
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zenith
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the highest point or climax of a thing or event
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