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14 Cards in this Set
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inclined to rob/pray on others
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predatory (adj)
predator (n) |
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to put an end to
to alloy or quiet |
quell (v)
queller (n) |
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developed earlier than usual, especially mentally
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precocious (adj)
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one of the common people
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plebeian (n)
plebeianly (adv) |
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taking another's thoughts or words and using them as one's own.
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plagiarism (n)
plagiaristic (adj) plagiarize (v) |
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unusual skill or ability; heroism in battle
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prowess (n)
prow (adj) |
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eager and ready to fight
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pugnacious (adj)
pugnaciously (adv) pugnacity (n) |
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extremely idealistic; not practical
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quixotic (adj)
quixote (n) |
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steal
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purloin (v)
purloiner (n) |
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intense, furious or raging mood
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rabid (adj)
rabidity or rabidness (n) rabidly (adv) |
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good-humored ridicule
banter |
raillery (n)
no other forms |
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to cause another's pride to be wounded
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pique (v)
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cowardly, fearful
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pusillanimous (adj)
pusilanimity (n) |
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A person skilled at telling stories or anecdotes.
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raconteur (n)
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