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192 Cards in this Set
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Abashed |
Embarrassed, ill at ease, disconcerted |
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Abyss |
Something very deep (usually a feature of land), empty space |
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Advisable |
Worthy of being recommended or suggested |
Sensible, prudent, commendable, judicious, sound |
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Affluent |
Wealthy |
Opulent, prosperous, upper class, upscale |
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Affront |
An insult |
Dirty deed, indignity, left-handed compliment, provocation |
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Alcove |
A small recess open off a larger room |
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Alleged |
Asserted, often doubtful |
Declared |
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Allure |
Entice |
Bedroom eyes, charisma, charm, enchantment, enticement, glamor, temptation |
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Amplify |
Increase in size or effect |
Augment |
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Antipathy |
Strong dislike, disgust |
Abhorrence, animosity, antagonism, ill will |
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Antiquity |
Old object |
Relic |
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Applicable |
Appropriate |
Fitting, germane, pertinent, suitable, |
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Arrogant |
Having exaggerated self-opinion |
Bossy, egotistic, pompous |
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Assertion |
The act of affirming or asserting or stating something |
Affirmation |
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Assess |
Evaluate, determine |
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Assuage |
Soothe, relieve |
Appease, ease, pacify, placate |
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Atoll |
Coral island |
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Attentive |
Concentrating, considerate |
Alert |
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Authentic |
Real, genuine |
Actual |
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Belligerent |
Argumentative |
Contentious, fierce, hostile, hot-tempered, mean, pugnacious, quarrelsome, warlike |
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Benefactor |
Donor |
Altruist, contributor, humanitarian, patron, philanthropist, sponsor, supporter, well-wisher |
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Betrothed |
The intended, the one to be married; (adj) promised to be married |
Engaged, promised, committed, spoken for |
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Brazen |
Brash, unashamed |
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Cacophony |
Dissonance |
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Canvass |
To poll, discuss issues, examine, debate |
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Charge |
Supervisory responsibility |
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Chivalry |
Valor, gallantry |
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Clerical |
Of, Pertaining to, or characteristic of the clergy or a member of the clergy |
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Comparison |
Contrasting, corresponding |
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Compel |
To urge forcefully, to pressure, to force to act |
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Concede |
Acknowledge, give in |
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Conjure |
Call to a place, concoct or invent |
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Context |
Framework, circumstances |
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Contrive |
Invent, design, bring about succeed with difficulty |
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Defer |
Hold off, put off |
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Detest |
Hate; feel disgust towards |
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Dilemma |
Crisis, problem |
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Discord |
Noise, unrest |
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Discretion |
Caution, judgment |
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Dislodge |
Knock loose |
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Dislodge |
Knock loose |
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Diverse |
Different, various |
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Domineering |
Oppress, assume authority |
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Domineering |
Oppress, assume authority |
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Dregs |
Sediment |
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Drone |
Person who is lazy, continuous noise |
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Eccentricity |
Strange and unconventional behavior |
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Ecstasy |
Extreme happiness |
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Ecstasy |
Extreme happiness |
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Eddy |
Current |
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Ecstasy |
Extreme happiness |
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Eddy |
Current |
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Engender |
Cause to happen |
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Enigma |
Mystery; something seemingly inexplicable |
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Enigma |
Mystery; something seemingly inexplicable |
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Enlighten |
Explain thoroughly, make aware |
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Eventual |
Future, concluding |
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Exhort |
Urge, warn |
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Exhort |
Urge, warn |
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Extol |
Sing the praises of |
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Exhort |
Urge, warn |
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Extol |
Sing the praises of |
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Fallacy |
Illusion, misconception |
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Fatigue |
Tiredness |
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Fiasco |
Catastrophe |
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Forment |
Instigate, provoke |
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Forge |
Construct, form or make |
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Forge |
Construct, form or make |
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Fraught |
Full of |
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Forge |
Construct, form or make |
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Fraught |
Full of |
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Girth |
Measurement around waist |
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Forge |
Construct, form or make |
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Fraught |
Full of |
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Girth |
Measurement around waist |
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Guile |
Slyness, cleverness |
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Harbor |
1. Hide, protect 2. Place for storing boats in water |
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Harbor |
1. Hide, protect 2. Place for storing boats in water |
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Heresy |
Unorthodox opinion |
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Illegible |
Unreadable |
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Illustrative |
Explanatory |
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Impartial |
Fair, unprejudiced |
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Impede |
Obstruct, hinder |
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Imperial |
Regal, official |
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Imperil |
Cause to be in danger |
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Impertinent |
Bold, disrespectful |
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Impertinent |
Bold, disrespectful |
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Improbable |
Not likely, doubtful |
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Impugn |
Criticize, challenge |
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Incendiary |
Causing trouble or damage |
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Incite |
Encourage, provoke |
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Incubate |
Hatch |
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Incubate |
Hatch |
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Indignant |
Angry |
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Incubate |
Hatch |
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Indignant |
Angry |
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Inflexible |
Rigidly firm in will or purpose; incapable of change: stubborn |
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Ingratiate |
Get on the good side of someone |
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Ingratiate |
Get on the good side of someone |
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Inquisitive |
Curious, desiring knowledge or understanding |
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Intransigent |
Uncompromising |
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Iota |
Small bit |
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Lackadaisical |
Careless, indifferent |
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Leery |
Suspicious |
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Leery |
Suspicious |
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Lunge |
Pounce |
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Malicious |
Hateful, nasty |
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Malicious |
Hateful, nasty |
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Meager |
Small, inadequate, poor, scant |
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Melancholy |
Depressed, sad |
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Minion |
A servile dependent or underling |
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Minion |
A servile dependent or underling |
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Miscreant |
Person responsible for wrongdoing |
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Minion |
A servile dependent or underling |
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Miscreant |
Person responsible for wrongdoing |
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Myriad |
Innumerable |
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Negligible |
Of no significance |
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Negligible |
Of no significance |
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Nemesis |
Bane |
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Nocturnal |
Happening at night |
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Nuance |
Slight difference; shading |
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Oblivious |
Unaware, ignorant |
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Onerous |
Difficult; requiring hard labor |
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Ostracize |
Exile, banish, expel |
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Ostracize |
Exile, banish, expel |
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Palatable |
Delicious, agreeable |
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Paraphrase |
Interpret, translate |
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Parry |
Ward off, circumvent |
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Patronize |
1. Condescend 2. Do business at an establishment |
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Philanthropist |
Someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being humanitarianism |
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Picturesque |
Attractive, referring to scenery, beautiful, satisfying to senses |
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Poll |
Voting; tally, number, head count |
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Poll |
Voting; tally, number, head count |
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Porous |
Having holes; absorbent |
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Portly |
Bulky, fat |
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Predestined |
To destine in advance; foreordain; predetermine |
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Preface |
Introduction |
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Primary |
Basic, fundamental |
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Principled |
Ethical |
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Promulgate |
Make known |
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Promulgate |
Make known |
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Pronouncement |
Declaration, statement |
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Pursue |
Chase, follow |
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Purview |
Range of interests or activity that can be anticipated |
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Putter |
To busy or occupy oneself in a leisurely, casual, or ineffective manner |
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Quirk |
An abrupt twist or curve; a peculiar trait; an accident of fate, vagary |
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Quirk |
An abrupt twist or curve; a peculiar trait; an accident of fate, vagary |
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Reprieve |
Relief of blame, responsibility |
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Repugnant |
Bad, obnoxious |
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Reside |
Live or exist in |
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Revive |
Start again; bring back to life |
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Saga |
Story, often long |
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Scrutinize |
Examine closely |
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Sedentary |
Motionless, lazy |
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Sedentary |
Motionless, lazy |
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Seminary |
A theological school for training ministers or priests or rabbis |
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Sequel |
Something that follows something else; a part added to a book or play that continues and extends it. |
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Sequel |
Something that follows something else; a part added to a book or play that continues and extends it. |
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Solace |
Is a form of comfort given to one who is in sorrow or distress |
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Sprawled |
Sit or lie spread out |
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Spry |
Moving quickly and lightly, active, vivacious |
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Squander |
Fritter away, use up |
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Squeamish |
Nauseated, finicky |
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Stint |
Period of responsibility |
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Submerge |
Dunk in liquid |
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Succor |
Assistance, help |
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Succor |
Assistance, help |
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Supple |
Bendable |
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Tabloid |
Regular, continuous publication containing information |
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Tenacious |
Strong, unyielding |
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Tenet |
Belief, principle |
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Theoretical |
Hypothetical |
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Thorny |
Complicated; hard to comprehend |
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Tincture |
Coloring |
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Trounce |
Defeat overwhelmingly |
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Tyrant |
Person who dictates, oppresses |
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Tyrant |
Person who dictates, oppresses |
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Vacuum |
Emptiness |
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Vigil |
Watch |
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Vigil |
Watch |
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Wager |
Money or something gambled |
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Wan |
Colorless, weak |
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Yarn |
Fiber for knitting; story (often long and made up) |
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Zealot |
Enthusiast |
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Belittle |
Underestimate, insult |
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Belittle |
Underestimate, insult |
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Verge |
On the edge |
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Tripe |
Stomach lining |
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Trigger |
Set off, move, to activate |
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Thrifty |
Frugal, penny pinching |
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Wrest |
Grab it, jerk, or pull it |
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Precede |
Go before; go forward |
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