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15 Cards in this Set
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Apocryphal |
of dubious authenticity or origin, can't prove it's true, spurious |
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arcane |
understood by only a few, mysterious |
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convene |
cause to assemble, to summon |
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expedient |
useful for a purpose, convenient |
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exude |
1. to flow out slowly, to ooze or emit. 2. To exhibit in abundance |
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Gesticulate |
to motion energetically with body or limbs, to wave your hands around while talking |
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Imperturbable |
calm, assured, can't be rattled |
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increment |
an increase, addition, or gain by regular amounts |
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levity |
lack of seriousness, joking |
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mortify |
to embarrass, humiliate |
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periphery |
the area around the edges, the perimeter |
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raconteur |
one who tells stories with skill and wit |
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reiterate |
to say or do over and over again |
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subterfuge |
deceptive scheme or strategy |
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Vacillate |
1. to move back and forth from a lack of balance. 2. to alternate between different opinions |
