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20 Cards in this Set
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anachronism
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being out of place in time
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poltergeist
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a mischievous ghost
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histrionic
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of or relating to actors, acting, or the theater
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bellwether
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[LeadingSheep]someone or something that leads the way or points out a trend
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banal
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stale, commonplace
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exude
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ooze, to give forth
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catholic
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broad in sympathies, tastes, or interests
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brogue
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[Irish/Scottish/StoutShoe] a shoe like coverse
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idiosyncrasy
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a way of behaving or thinking that is characteristic of a person
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aegis
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defense, sponsorship
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coruscate
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sparkle or glitter
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quintessence
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the most perfect type or example
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nepotism
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political office and family
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rue
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plants that excrete oil
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ephemeral
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lasting one day only
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sub rosa
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in secret
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recondite
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hidden from sight, difficult to understand, deep
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pogrom
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=[
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poignant
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sharp, piercing, touching
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pontiff
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bishop, pope
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