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35 Cards in this Set
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conundrum
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riddle, puzzle, or problem with no solution
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effervescent
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bubbly, lively
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succinct
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terse, brief, concise
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docile
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willing to be taught, tame
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verbose
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very wordy
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spurious
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lacking authenticity, false, counterfeit
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benign
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harmless, kind, gentle
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configuration
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designs or figures
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encomium
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warm, glowing praise
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exculpated
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to clear of guilt or blame
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extripate
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-one who lives outside their native land
-drive someone out of their native land |
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misconstrued
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misunderstood
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ephemeral
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transient, momentary, fleeting
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indigenous
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occuring naturally in an area, native
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indefatigable
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never tired
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frugal
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thrifty
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ineffectual
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incompetant, inadequate
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enigma
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puzzling, inexplicable
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dolorous
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marked by or exhibiting sorrow, grief, or pain
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enervated
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to weaken or sap strength from
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vetiver
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East Indian grass whos roots yield a fragrant oil used in perfumes
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ebullient
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exhilirated, full of enthusiasm and high spirits
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dexterous
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skilled physically or mentally
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eon
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long period of time
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belligerent
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hostile, tending to fight
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penchant
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a strong inclination
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unbiased
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impartial, fair, objective
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delectation
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appetizing, delicious
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effluvium
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noxious
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inculcated
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to impress upon the mind of another by frequent repetition or insistant urging
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conflagration
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a large destructive fire
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ineffectual
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not able to produce a desired effect
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acerbic
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bitter, sharp in taste or temper
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inane
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foolish, silly, lacking significance
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multifarious
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varied, diverse
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