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20 Cards in this Set
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Allocate
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(v) to use something for a particular purpose, give something to a particular person etc, especially after an official decision has been made
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Ardent
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(adj) showing strong positive feelings about an activity and determination to succeed at it
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Assiduous
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(adj) very careful to make sure that something is done properly or completely
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Brash
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(adj) behaving too confidently and speaking too loudly
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Capricious
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(adj) likely to change your mind suddenly or behave in an unexpected way
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Chastise
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(v) to criticize someone severely; to physically punish someone
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Copious
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(adj) existing or being produced in large quantities
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Deviate
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(v) to change what you are doing so that you are not following an expected plan, idea, or type of behaviour (adj) different or unconventional (n) one who does not follow an expected plan
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Emaciated
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(adj., part) extremely thin from lack of food or illness
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Exult
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(v) to show that you are very happy and proud, especially because you have succeeded in doing something
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Gnarled
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(adj) rough and twisted with hard lumps
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Indemnity
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(n) a payment for the loss of money, goods etc.
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Inkling
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(n) a slight idea about something
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Limpid
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(adj) clear or transparent
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Omnipotent
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(adj) able to do everything
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Palatable
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(adj) food or drink that has a pleasant or acceptable taste; something acceptable
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Poignant
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(adj) making you feel sad or full of pity
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Rancor
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(n) a feeling of hatred and anger towards someone you cannot forgive because they harmed you in the past
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Sophomoric
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(adj) silly, and behaving in a way that is typical of someone much younger
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Spontaneous
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(adj) something that has not been planned or organized, but happens by itself, or because you suddenly feel you want to do it
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