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40 Cards in this Set
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to deviate from the truth
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prevaricate
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given to deception or falsehood
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mendacious
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honest
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veracious
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nearness
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proximity
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a large number or the majority
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preponderance
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confuse, upset
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disconcert
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readily perceived by the senses; easily understood
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manifest
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to warn gently
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admonish
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existing in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth
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innate
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to become weak or feeble
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languish
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having or expressing little or no sensibility
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stolid
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to make up for (an offense)
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expiate
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to subject to verbal abuse; to use abusive language
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revile
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an often intense natural inclination or preference
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propensity
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suffering extreme weight loss as a result of hunger or disease; to be wasted away physically
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emaciated
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marked with or characterized by disgrace or shame
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ignominious
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something that confines
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fetter
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having a sullen and gloomy disposition
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morose
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exaggeratedly or affectedly mournful
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lugubrious
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given to tears or weeping
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lachrymose
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a usually pictorial representation
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icon
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somebody who challenges or overturns traditional beliefs, customs, and values
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iconoclast
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to offer for discussion or consideration
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propound
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inclined or twisted to one side
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awry
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timorous uncertain agitation
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trepidation
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respect and esteem due a superior or an elder; affected or ingratiating regard for another's wishes
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deference
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marked by the expression of great or excessive emotion or enthusiasm
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effusive
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one who makes false claims of identity or expertise; one making usually showy pretenses to knowledge or ability
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charlatan
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offensive and completely unacceptable; making somebody feel physically repelled
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repugnant
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inspiring hatred, contempt, or disgust
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odious
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tending to make sudden unexpected changes
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capricious
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the formation of judgments or opinions on the basis of incomplete or inconclusive information
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conjecture
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full of contempt and arrogance
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supercilious
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physically slow and mentally dull as a result of tiredness, disease, or drugs
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lethargic
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lacking energy, interest, or the willingness to make an effort
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listless
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expecting to be obeyed and unwilling to tolerate disobedience
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peremptory
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haughty and domineering
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imperious
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to beg somebody for something, often repeatedly
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entreat
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to plead with somebody to do something
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implore
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a show of reverence and respect toward somebody
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homage
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