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20 Cards in this Set
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Articulation |
The point of connection between two elements (in this context, of a skeleton) |
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Scrutinize |
Look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail |
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Lurk |
Lie in wait or behave in a sneaky and secretive manner |
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Despondency |
Feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless |
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Curt |
Brief and to the point |
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Placard |
A sign posted in a public place as an advertisement |
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Languorous |
Lacking spirit or liveliness |
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Abortive |
Failing to accomplish an intended result |
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Benignant |
Pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence |
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Cadence |
A recurrent rhythmical series |
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Catechism |
An elementary book summarizing the principles of religion |
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Suffuse |
To spread, flush or flood through, over , or across |
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Covet |
Wish,long,or crave for |
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Provocative |
Serving or tending to excite or stimulate |
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Mollify |
Cause to be more favorably inclined |
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Pathology |
Any deviation from a healthy or normal condition |
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Peristalsis |
Wavelike muscle contractions of The alimentary tract |
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Proprietary |
Correct,proper behavior |
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Contingent |
A gathering of persons representative of some larger group |
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Progeny |
The direct descendents of a person |
