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15 Cards in this Set
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Allure
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The power to attract or charm
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Antiquity
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1. The Ancitnt world, espectally before the Middle Ages
2. The quality of Great Age |
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Appraise
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To estimate the value of
To form a judgement of; to evaluate |
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Cleave
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To cling or be faithful to
To split with force or a strong instrument |
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Deprecate
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To make or become less in value
To represent as of little value; to belitle |
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Facet
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Any of the small, flat surfaces on a precious stone made by cutting
One of the many sides or aspects of somthing |
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Facsimile
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An exact copy
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Impervious
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Incapable of being penetrated
Not affected or disturbed by |
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Nondescript
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Hard to describe because of a lack of distinctive qualities or features
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Quandary
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A state of being in doubt about what to do
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Repose
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To lie at rest
To place (power etc) in some person or group A state of rest or relaxation |
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Scintillate
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To flash or sparkle
To be lively or witty |
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Scrutinize
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To examine with great care
Close examination |
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Synthetic
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Not naturally produced; made by artiffical processes
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Transmute
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To change the form or appearance of
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