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20 Cards in this Set
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brigand
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noun
a member of a gang that ambushes and ribs people in forests and mountains |
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repartee
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noun
conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies |
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incediary
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noun
a device or attack designed to cause fire |
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periphery
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noun
the outer limits or edge of an area or object " new buildings on the periphery of the hospital site " |
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emissary
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noun
a person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative |
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venerable
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adj
accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character |
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felicity
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noun
intense happiness |
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status quo
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noun
the existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues "they vested interest in maintaining the status quo" |
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magnanimous
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adj
very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful than oneself |
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ubiquitous
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adj
present, appearing, or found everywhere "his ubiquitous influence was felt by all the family" |
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discern
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verb
perceive or recognize |
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veracity
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noun
conformity to facts; accuracy |
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discursive
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adj
posting aimlessly from one subject to another |
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epigram
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noun
a short and clever poem or saying |
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laconic
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adj
(of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words |
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mien
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noun
Chinese wheat flour noodles |
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countenance
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noun
a persons face or facial expression |
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disdain
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noun
the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of ones consideration or respect |
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wry
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adj
using or expressing dry, especially mocking humor |
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feign
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verb
to pretend to by affected by (a feeling, state, or injury) |