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15 Cards in this Set
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Blandishment
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(often plural) that which is intended to coax or persuade, such as flattery;
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Deprecate
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1.To criticize or express disapproval of 2. To represent as of little value
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Discomfit
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To make uneasy by confusing or embarrassing a person
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Meteoric
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Coming into existence swiftly, suddenly, brightly, like a meteor
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Overbearing
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Acting in an arrogant, domineering way
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Precocious
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Showing exceptionally early development of abilities. Precocity n.
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Proffer
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v. to offer for acceptance or consideration n. an offer
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Remonstrate
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To say in protest; to raise an objection
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Rift
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1.a spilt or crack 2. A break in friendly relations
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Solicitous
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Showing interest and care; concerned
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Succinct
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Expressed clearly and in a few words; concise
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Sylvan
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Having to do with trees or wooded areas
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Trepidation
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Apprehension; dread
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Untoward
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Not favorable; unlucky
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Virtuoso
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n. a person with great skill in some art, especially music adj. done with great skill and dash
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