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16 Cards in this Set
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astral
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of the stars
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prevalent
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widespread
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ellipsis
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intentional neglection of words
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porous
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that allow fluids to pass through
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diction
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way of pronouncing words; manner of expression
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saturate
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soak; completely filled
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osier
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made of willow branches
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conversant
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familiar
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misanthrope
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person who hates people
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sere
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withered
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irony
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remarks apparently opposite in meaning to their literal siense
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humdrum
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monotonous
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nominal
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in name only; small
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omniscient
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knowing all things
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aptitude
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ability
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usury
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lending money at excessive interest
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