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20 Cards in this Set
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abeyance
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suspended action
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abjure
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renounce upon oath
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ablution
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washing
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abrogate
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abolish
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abscission
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cutting off; separation
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abut
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border upon; adjoin
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abysmal
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bottomless; hopeless
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acclivity
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sharp upslope of a hill
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accoutre
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equip
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accretion
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increase in size by gradual addition or natural growth
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badinage
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teasing conversation; banter; joking talk
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ballast
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heavy substance used to add stability or weight
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bandy
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discuss lightly or glibly; discuss in a frivolous manner
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baroque
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highly ornate
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barrister
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counselor-at-law or lawyer in higher court of law
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beatitude
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blessedness; state of great happiness
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bedizen
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dress with vulgar finery
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beleaguer
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besiege or attack (with an army); harass
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belie
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contradict; give a false impression; disguise
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bemused
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confused; lost in thought; preoccupied
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