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25 Cards in this Set
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quixotic
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excedingly idealistic, not practical
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vilify
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to show or demonstrate malice
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hector
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to talk to someone in a bullying way
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equanimity
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mental calmness and composure
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obstinancy
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stubborness
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dabble
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to work at in a nonserious fashion
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don
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put on
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decollete
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having low cut neckline
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demagouge
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person who appeals to peoples predjuices
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dormer
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window projecting from roof
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dapper
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neat/ trim
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disport
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amuse
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cornice
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projecting molding on building
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decrepitude
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state of collapse caused by illness/ old age
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dotage
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senility
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cozen
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cheat, hoodwink swindle
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deign
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condescend
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disgorge
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surrender something
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dissipate
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squander
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he dissipated all his money on hookers and boos
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dregs
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sediment, worthless residue
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dowdy
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slovenly, untidy
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disquietude
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anxiety
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dult
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stupid person
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deft
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neat, skillfull
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defeatist
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a person who always kills it, always expects failure
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