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20 Cards in this Set
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Paltry
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(of an amount) small or meager.
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Supernatural
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(of a manifestation or event) attributed to some force beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature.
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Veteran
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1 a person who has had long experience in a particular field.
2 Morea person who has served in the military. |
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Jubilation
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a feeling of great happiness and triumph
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Nectar
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(in Greek and Roman mythology) the drink of the gods.
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Maelstrom
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a powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river.
a situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil. |
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Indisputable
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unable to be challenged or denied.
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Crestfallen
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sad and disappointed.
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Impertinent
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1.not showing proper respect; rude. |
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Nimbly
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adverb; in a nimble way
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Exhorted
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strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something.
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Ambrosia
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In ancient Greek mythology, ambrosia is sometimes the food or drink of the Greek gods, often depicted as conferring longevity or immortality upon whoever consumed it. Wikipedia
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Haggard
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looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering.
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Stylus
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1.a hard point, typically of diamond or sapphire, following a groove in a phonograph record and transmitting the recorded sound for reproduction.
2.an ancient writing implement, consisting of a small rod with a pointed end for scratching letters on wax-covered tablets, and a blunt end for obliterating them. |
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Allegedly
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used to convey that something is claimed to be the case or have taken place, although there is no proof.
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Gibberish
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unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing; nonsense.
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Hoodlum
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a person who engages in crime and violence; a hooligan or gangster.
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Ecstatic
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feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement
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Mulling
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think about (a fact, proposal, or request) deeply and at length.
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Disparity
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A great difference
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