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15 Cards in this Set
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Bon mot |
A witty remark or saying. |
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Peon |
Various laborers who are generally landless. |
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Plutocraft |
A member of the controlling upper-class. |
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Plenary |
Complete in every way; full. |
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Digress |
To deviate from the original subject or course. |
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Furlough |
A leave of absence. |
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Misogyny |
A hatred toward females. |
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Stolid |
Showing or having little or no emotion; unemotional. |
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Succor |
Something that gives relief or aid. |
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Travesty |
Poor representation or imitation; distortion. |
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Xeric |
Characterized by or adapted to a dry habitat. |
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Clandestine |
Marked by secrecy. |
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Potboiler |
A poorly done artistic work, often for quick profit. |
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Redoutable |
Arousing fear. |
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Vignette |
A short, descriptive literary sketch. |