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20 Cards in this Set
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Parable (N) |
A moralistic story |
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Whimsical |
Humorous, witty |
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Lampoon (v.) |
Ridicule |
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Countenance |
Tolerate, approve, fathom |
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Sanctimonious |
Hypocritically religious |
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Equanimity |
Calmness, self-control |
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Effrontery |
Boldness |
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Nonentity |
One of no importance |
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Flabbergasted |
Astounded |
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Debacle |
Ruin, collapse, hot mess |
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Vivacious |
Lively, gay |
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Gaunt (adj) |
Thin, haggard |
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Mien |
Appearance, bearing |
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Refute |
Prove wrong or false |
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Pensive |
Thoughtful, reflective |
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Whet |
Stimulate, stir up |
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Stupor |
Daze, insensible condition |
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Wince |
Draw back, flinch |
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Cliché |
A commonplace phrase, overused |
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Hirsute |
Hairy |