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25 Cards in this Set
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a part torn and left hanging
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tatters
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to touch a person gently or by the push of the elbow
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nudge
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to utter an expression of an intent to do harm
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threatening
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showy clothing and jewels
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finery
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to make sore or inflamed, to excite impatience, anger or displeasure
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irritate
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feeling or showing a lack of courage or self confidence
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timid
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something that blocks the way
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barrier
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any of several tall coarse herbs with stinging hairs
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nettle
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willing to meet danger or take risks, standing out in a very noticeable way
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bold
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bad luck or an unfortunate accident
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mishap
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to provoke or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner
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taunt
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easily or strongly affected or hurt
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sensitive
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a stupid or awkward person
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oaf
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to attract by arousing hope or desire
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entice
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gloomily or resentfully silent, not sociable
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sullen
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to treat or speak to with disrespect or scorn
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insult
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a male sheep, to strike against with violence
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ram
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containing a remark made usually to hurt someone's feelings or show scorn
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sarcastic
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a comic act or remark, joke
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jest
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to find fault or argue over unimportant things, dealing with a minor matter rather than the point
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quibble
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having little resistance, easily affected or impressed
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susceptible
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to speak or cry out in scorn, mock
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jeer
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to clear of a charge of wrongdoing by offering excuses, hiding facts, or conducting a careless investigation-to prevent an opponent from scoring
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whitewash
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with one's identity concealed
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incognito
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to stare stupidly
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gawk
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