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15 Cards in this Set
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Blandishment
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that which is intended to coax or persuade, such as flattery; an allurement
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Deprecate
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To critisize or express disapproval of.
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Discomfit
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to make uneasy by confusing or embarassing a person
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meteoric
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coming into existance swiftly, suddenly, brightly; like a meteor
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overbearing
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acting in an arrogant, domineering way
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precocious
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showing exceptionally early development of abilities.
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proffer
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to offer for acceptance or consideration.
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remonstrate
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to say in protest; to raise
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rift
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a split or crack
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solicitous
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showing interest and care; concerned
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succinct
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expressed clearly and with few words; concise
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sylvan
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having to do with trees or wooded areas
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trepidation
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Apprehension; dread
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untoward
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not favorable; unlucky
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virtuoso
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a person with great skill in some art, especilly music
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