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20 Cards in this Set
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feign |
to make something up as an excuse, pretend |
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mar |
to scratch, disfigure, damage |
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parcel |
to deal out, sort out, divide/distribute |
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privy |
secretive, private, hidden to most |
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riotous |
disturbing the peace, loud, chaotic |
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conviction |
firm belief |
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epigram |
a witty expression |
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wistful |
longing, wishful, yearning |
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supercilious |
arrogant, scornful |
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effeminate |
girly, feminine traits |
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Libel |
Written declaration of slander, allegations |
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Intimation |
Hint, suggestion |
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Peremptorily |
Strict, leaving no leeway, assertive |
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Fractious |
Quarrelsome, irritable |
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Wan |
Pale, showing illness, no spirit, gloomy |
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Languid |
No spirit, interest, slow |
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Unobtrusive |
Not imposing on others, in assertive, going with the flow |
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Fervent |
Enthusiastic, warm spirited, bubbly |
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Infinitesimal |
Extremely small, minute |
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Extemporize |
Improvise |