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10 Cards in this Set
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OSTRACIZE
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to deliberately leave out or exclude from a group
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MISDEMEANOR
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a lawless act or crime
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QUIXOTIC
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Whenever a person dreams an impossible dream or has an idea that cannot come true because it is not possible or practical, this person can be called _________________ .
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PARADOX
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something which seems impossible at first, but turns out to be true
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SCINTILLATE
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to sparkle, twinkle, or give off light
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RAUCOUS
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loud, noisy, and harsh-sounding
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KLEPTOMANIAC
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a person who has an uncontrollable urge to steal, especially to steal things that he can afford to buy
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NONCONFORMITY
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not fitting in with others , or out of line with other people's ideas
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TRUCULENT
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fierce, cruel, or savage
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LAXITY
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When people are careless and forgetful, they are known for their __________________ .
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