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18 Cards in this Set
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admonition
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gentle reproof; warning to correct something false
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alcove
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a small room opening off of a larger room; niche
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basking
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exposed oneself to pleasant warmth; taking great pleasure or satisfaction
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capacity
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the ability to contain; the power of holding or grasping
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concept
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thought or idea
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confirm
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to make valid; ratify; to make stronger
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conspicuous
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obvious; easily seen
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crystals
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mineral; a clear transparent quartz
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deftly
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quick and neat in action
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diminish
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to make less or make smaller
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exhilarating
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to feel with a lively sense of well being; invigorate
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fretful
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worried; to become irritable or unhappy
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frigid
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extremely cold; lacking warmth or feeling
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function
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the purpose of a thing or why something happens
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genetic
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of a gene or genes; a branch of biology
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torrent
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a violent, rushing stream of water; a heavy downpour; flood
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transmitting
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to transfer or send from one person to another
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wryly
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with dry humour suttle; with a touch of irony; twisted
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