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15 Cards in this Set
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Allure
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The power to attract or charm.
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Antiquity
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The ancient world, especially before the Middle Ages. The quality of great age.
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Appraise
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To estimate the value of. To form a judgment of; to evaluate.
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Cleave
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To cling to or be faithful to/ To split with force or a sharp instrument.
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Depreciate
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To make or become less in value.
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Facet
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Any of the many small, flat surfaces on a precious stone made by cutting. One of many sides or aspects of something.
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Facsimile
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An exact copy.
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Impervious
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Incapable of being penetrated. Not affected or disturbed by.
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Nondescript
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Hard to describe because of a lack of distinctive qualities or features.
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Quandary
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A state of being in doubt about what to do.
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Repose
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To lie at reset, to place (power, etc.) in some person or group.
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Scintillate
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To flash or sparkle, to be lively and witty.
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Scrutinize
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To examine with great care, a close examination.
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Synthetic
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Not naturally produced; made by artificial processes.
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Transmute
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To change the form or appearance of.
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