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20 Cards in this Set
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abash (v)
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to make ashamed or uneasy
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amenable (adj)
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willing
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augur (v)
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to foretell or to predict
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auspicious (adj)
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promising succes; lucky
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congenial (adj)
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friendly, pleasant disposition
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contumely (adv)
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harsh language
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demeanor (n)
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to embarrass oneself
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discerning (adj)
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exhibiting insight and judgement
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deportment (n)
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how someone behaves
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edifice (n)
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a big structure
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efficacy (n)
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produces the desired effect
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eminence (n)
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a high, lofty place; a high rank
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grievous (adj)
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causing grief
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hypocrisy (n)
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not practicing what you preach
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ignominious (adj)
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characterized by disgrace and shame
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impediment (n)
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an obstacle
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indubitable (adj)
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too apparent to be doubted; obvious
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infer (v)
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to imply
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lurid (adj)
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causing shock or horrid
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malefactor (n)
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a criminal
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