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25 Cards in this Set
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A flowing in: a mass arrival or incoming
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influx
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to tel of or indicate beforehand; predict
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foretell
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suggestive of or afflicted with insanity. Characterized by excessive enthusiasm or excitement.
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maniacal
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a snorting, joyful laugh or chuckle
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chortle
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to prattle and chatter unintelligibly. unintelligible or foolish talk.
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gibber
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lacking all memory; forgetful. Lacking conscious awareness; unmindful
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oblivious
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an actual or supposed circumstance regarded as just cause for protest. A complaint or protestation based on such a circumstance
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grievance
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to plunge into liquid; immerse. To wet throughly; drench
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douse
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having great weight. Unwieldy from weight or bulk
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ponderous
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a deceptive stratagem or device.
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subterfuge
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leave quickly and secretly and hide oneself, often to avoid arrest or prosecution.
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abscond
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having fallen into a state of disrepair or deterioration, as through neglect; broken-down and shabby.
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dilapidated
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a great flood. a heavy downpour. something that overwhelms as if by a great flood.
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deluge
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to inflict a punishment or penalty in return for; revenge. To take vengeance on behalf of
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avenge
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pleasing and wholesome in appearance; attractive
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comely
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to postpone or cancel the punishment of. to bring relief to . Postponement or cancellation of a punishment.
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reprieve
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to oppose or resist with boldness and assurance. to refuse to submit to or cooperate with. to challenge or dare to do something.
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defy
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extremely attractive
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ravishing
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a state of violent mental agitation or wild excitement. temporary madness or delirium
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frenzy
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to prevent the occurrence, realization, or attainment of. a seat across a boat on which a rower may sit.
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thwart
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strong, energetic, and active in mind or body;
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vigorous
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a bringing or coming to an end
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cessation
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to restore to good health or useful life.
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rehabilitate
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overly self-assertive or self-confident.
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cocky
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one who instinctively or habitually doubts, questions, or disagrees with assertions or generally accepted conclusions.
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skeptic
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