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20 Cards in this Set
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Benefactor
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a person who has helped other, either by gifts or some kind of acts
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Agitation
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A. extreme emotional disturbance; perturbation
B. springing up of public interest in a matter of controversy |
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Cope
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A. to contend to strive, especially on even terms or with success
B. to contend with difficulties and attempt to overcome them |
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Aloof
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Not in sympathy with or desiring to associate with others
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Plaintiff
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the party that institutes a suit in court
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Palatial
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of or suitable for a palace
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Obsession
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preoccupation with a fixed idea or an unwanted feeling or emotion, often accompanied by symptoms of anxiety
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Moor
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to make fast (as a vessel) by means of cables, anchors, or line or a broad open area of land
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Genealogy
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A. family tree
B. The study of ancestry and family history |
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Frivolous
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unworthy of serious irritation; trivial
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Kindle
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A. to set fire to; ignite
B. to arouse an emotion in someone |
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Docile
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A. ready and willing to be taught; teachable
B. yielding to supervision or direction |
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Sinister
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suggesting or threating evil or trouble
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Seethe
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A. to churn and foam as if boiling
B. to be in a state of anger or turmoil |
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Smug
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exhibiting or feeling great or offensive satisfaction with one's self or with one's situation; self-righteously complacent
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Spurn
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to reject or scorn
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Yearn
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A. to have a strong, often melancholy desire
B. to feel deep pity, sympathy, or tenderness |
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Unscrupulous
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not having conscience; without principles
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Apparition
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A. ghostly figure
B. a sudden or unusual sight |
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Arrogance
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overbearing pride
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