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22 Cards in this Set
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Misanthropist
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A person who dislikes or distrusts people in general
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Morose
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gloomy, sullen
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assiduity
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careful and steady attention
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sagacity
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keen, sound judgement
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vapid
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tasteless, dull
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lachrymose
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tearful
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usurper
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one who seizes power by force or without right
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vindictive
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revengeful
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rue
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be sorry for; regret
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portend
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indicate beforehand, be a portent of
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Vociferate
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cry out loudly or noisily
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culpable
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deserving blame
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discomfiture
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uneasiness and shame
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equanimity
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calmness; composure
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prognosticate
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forecast
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execrate
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abhor; detest
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hector
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bully
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pensive
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thoughtful in a serious or sad way
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vagary
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odd action, caprice
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sententious
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inclined to give advice in a self righteous way
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antipathy
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a strong or fixed dislike
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antipathy
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a strong or fixed dislike
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