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50 Cards in this Set
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Ailurophile |
A cat-lover |
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Assemblage |
A gathering |
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Becoming |
Attractive |
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Beleaguer |
To exhaust with attacks |
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Brood |
To think alone |
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Bucolic |
In a lovely rural setting |
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Indomitable |
Impossible to subdue (Never-say-die) |
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Subdue |
Hold within limits and control Or Put down by Force or intimidation |
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Mortal Remains |
Corpse (Dead Body) Cadaver |
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Wreath |
Flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of flowers for ornamental purposes |
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Wrath |
Intense anger |
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Procrastination |
The act of postponing, delaying or putting off, especially habitually or intentionally. |
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déjà vu |
Something which one has or suspects to have seen or experienced before, especially when that’s not the case. |
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Wingman |
A pilot partner of another, a pilot who flies in the same wing or squadron.(by extension) a friend who accompanies one to offer (or receive) support |
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Perpetrator |
One who perpetrates; especially, one who commits an offence or crime. |
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Quarry |
A site for mining stone, limestone or slate. |
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Palatial |
Of or relating to a palace.On a grand scale; with very rich furnishing(s). |
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Swanky |
Rather posh, elegant, ritzy. |
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Inference |
The reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgement on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation. |
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Squeaky |
High pitched sound |
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Rational |
Logical |
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Crackle |
A fizzing, popping sound |
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Scuff |
Caused by scrapping with one's feet |
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Hinge |
A jointed or flexible device that allows the pivoting of a door |
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Gurney |
A moving bed, stretcher with wheels |
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Startle |
To frighten suddenly |
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Concubine |
A sexual partner, especially a woman, to whom one is not or cannot be married. |
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Specificity |
The condition or state of being specific rather than general. |
His input added a desirable note of specificity to the discussion |
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Hoarse |
Sounding rough & harsh, typically as a result of sore throat or of shouting |
Karkash (in Hindi) |
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Blizzard |
A severe snowstorm with high winds |
A winter storm condition |
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Derision |
Contemptuous ridicule or mockery |
My stories were greeted with derision and disbelief. |
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Arbitrary |
Based on individual discretion or judgment; not based on any objective distinction, perhaps even made at random. |
discretionary, absolute |
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Bagel |
A toroidal bread roll that is boiled before it is baked.(tennis) A score of 6-0 in a set (after the shape of a bagel, which looks like a zero).(slang) overly materialistic and selfish young Jewish man |
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Dissertation |
A formal exposition of a subject, especially a research paper that students write in order to complete the requirements for a doctoral degree; a thesis.A lengthy lecture on a subject; a treatise; a discourse; a sermon. |
A long essay on a particular subject |
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Impulsiveness |
The trait of acting suddenly on impulse without reflection |
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Careen |
(nautical) To tilt on one side. To lurch or sway violently from side to side. To tilt or lean while in motion |
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Canoodle |
To caress, touch up, pet or make love |
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Fracas |
A noisy disorderly quarrel, fight, brawl, disturbance or scrap |
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commotion |
The act of making a noisy disturbance |
Disruption, disturbance |
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Apprehend |
Take into custody |
Arrest, nab |
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Inadvertently |
Unintentionally |
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Intrusion |
The forcible inclusion or entry of an external group or individual; the act of intruding. |
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demeanour |
The social, non-verbal behaviours (such as body language and facial expressions) that are characteristic of a person. |
A confident demeanor is crucial for persuading others. |
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Stumble |
A fall, trip or substantial misstep |
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barquentine |
A sailing vessel similar to a barque, but fore-and-aft (schooner) rigged on the mainmast |
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gloat |
Malicious Satisfaction, To triumph, crow, relish, glory, revel in |
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Gnawing |
(of pain or hunger) severe or intense |
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Gratification |
The act of gratifying, or pleasing, either the mind, the taste, or the appetite Something that causes pleasure; satisfaction; enjoyment; fruition: delight. |
the gratification of the palatethe gratification of the heart |
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surreal |
Resembling a dream: fantastic and incongruous |
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crème de la crème |
the very best |
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