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20 Cards in this Set
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Foible |
Weakness, flaw, shortcoming in character. |
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Lacerate |
To rip, tear, or mutilate. |
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Harangue |
Mean, nasty, angry speech. |
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Exact |
To demand of/from |
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Abash |
Embarrassed |
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Tact |
Skill dealing with people in difficult situations. |
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Uncouth |
Crude, unrefined, awkward |
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Fetish |
An abnormally obsessive preoccupation |
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Phobia |
Illogical fear |
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Masticate |
To chew |
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Laconic |
Not saying much, brief, and consise |
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Malevolent |
Wishing evil on others |
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Meander |
To wander around aimlessly |
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Apex |
Tip or peak |
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Nadir |
Bottom, lowest point |
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Disseminate |
To dispose objects or des tribute |
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Emaciated |
To be excessively thin or weak |
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Puissant |
Powerful, mighty |
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Citadel |
A fortress, a stronghold |
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Astrophy |
To wander away |
