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15 Cards in this Set
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(adj.) having the effect of soothing anger or distrust; pacifying, mollifying
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conciliatory
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(noun) a rule or standard on which judgements can be based
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criterion
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(adj) mysterious, puzzling; having a hidden or ambiguous meaning; arcane, esoteric
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cryptic
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(verb) act in a way to make oneself agreeable/acceptable to others
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ingratiate
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(adj.) lacking flavor; bland; dull
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insipid
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(adj.)lacking brightness; dull; lacking energy or vitality
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lackluster
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(verb) to calm down; to put down or suppress; to put an end to
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quell
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(noun) a minor criticism or objection
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quibble
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(noun)a clever or witty remark; a sarcastic reply
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quip
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(noun) a long, angry, or vehement speech; harangue, diatribe
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tirade
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(noun) a state or alarm or dread; fearful uncertainty
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trepidation
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(adj.) marked by unrest or disturbance; wild disorder
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turbulent
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(adj.) suace; having the refined manners or polite society
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urbane
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(adj.) changing quickly; fickle; unstable; explosive
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volatile
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(noun) the power or being able to chose
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volition
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