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25 Cards in this Set

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