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29 Cards in this Set
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voracious
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desiring or comsuming great quantities
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indiscriminate
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choosing at random without careful selection
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eminent
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of high reputation, outstanding
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steeped
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soaked, drenched, saturated
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replete
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completely filled or supplied with
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prognosticate
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to predict or foretell a future event
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automaton
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a robot, a mechanical person
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matron
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an older married woman
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annal
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a historical record
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drudgery
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unpleasant, dull, or hard work
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interminable
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unending
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implore
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to plead urgently for aid or mercy
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laconic
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expressing much in a few words
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intrepid
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brave
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accost
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to approach
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reticent
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silent
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furtive
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secret, stealthy
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felon
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a person guilty of a major crime
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plethora
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excess
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hapless
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unfortunate
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irate
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angry, incensed
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pretext
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an excuse
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adroit
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skillful
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gesticulate
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move the arms energetically
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vigilant
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watchful
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avid
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eager
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cajole
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coax
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rudimentary
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elementary
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nuance
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slight variation in meaning, tone, etc
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