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14 Cards in this Set
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euphemism
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mild expression in place of an unpleasant one
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euthanasia
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mercy killing
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evanescent
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fleeting; vanishing
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evince
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show clearly
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evocative
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tending to call up (emotions, memories)
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ewe
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female sheep
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exacting
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extremely demanding
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exalt
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raise in rank or dignity; praise
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exasperate
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vex
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exceptionable
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objectionable
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excerpt
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selected passage (written or musical)
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exchequer
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treasury
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excise
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cut away
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excoriate
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strip the skin off; scold with biting harshness
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