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20 Cards in this Set
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fain
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happily
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encumbrance
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something burdensome
hindrance |
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factitious
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insincere, artificial
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superfluous
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excessive, unnecessary
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gratuitous
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free of charge
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ennui
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feeling of boredom from lack of interest
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impunity
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exemption from punishment
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incessant
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ceaseless
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esculent
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edible
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sinecure
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office/position requiring little work
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assert
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to state with assurance`
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pecuniary
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pertaining to money
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consummate
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to fulfill ultimately
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indigence
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poverty
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precept
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command or direction given as a rule of action
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retinue
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group of followers
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torpid
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inactive, sluggish
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philanthropy
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donating to persons/purposes
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dilettante
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"dabbler" in art or knowledge leisurely
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ignoble
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low character, low quality
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