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20 Cards in this Set
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APT
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(adj.) suitable; fitting; likely; quick to learn
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AWRY
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(adj/adv) in a turned or twisted position
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BLUDGEON
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(n.) a short club used as a weapon
(v.) to strike with a heavy club |
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CAPITULATE
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(v.) to end resistance; give up or surrender
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CHAFE
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(v.) to warm by rubbing; to wear sore by rubbing
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DEFILE
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(v.) to make unclean or dirty
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DIRE
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(adj.) dreadful; causing fear or suffering
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DISARMING
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(adj.) charming; tending to get rid of unfriendliness or suspicion
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DISGRUNTLED
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(adj.) in bad humor; annoyed
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ENCROACH
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(v.) to advance beyond the usual limits
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ENDOW
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(v.) to equip or provide with a desirable thing or quality
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FEND
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(v.) to ward off; resist
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IMPUNITY
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(n.) freedom from punishment
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MIEN
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(n.) air; manner; appearance or expression
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PENAL
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(adj.) having to do with punishment
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PERTINENT
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(adj.) related to the matter at hand
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PREDOMINANT
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(adj.) the greatest in strength or power; most common
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PRODIGY
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(n.) something wonderful or marvelous; an unusual feat; a child with extraordinary ability or talent
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RECLUSE
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(n.) a person who leads a life shut up or withdrawn from the world
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RENOWN
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(n.) fame or glory
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