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21 Cards in this Set
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scrupulously
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punctiliously or minutely careful, precise, or exact
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imperiously
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1.domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing
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twiddles
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to play or trifle idly with something; fiddle.
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disreputable
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1. having a bad reputation
2.discreditable; dishonorable. 3.shabby or shoddy; of poor quality or condition |
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scrutiny
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a searching examination or investigation; minute inquiry.
2.surveillance; close and continuous watching or guarding. 3.a close and searching look. |
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perplexed
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1.bewildered; puzzled: 2.complicated; involved; entangled.
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repetition
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the act of repeating
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ravenous
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extremely hungry; famished; voracious:
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flurry
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sudden commotion or excitement
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inordinately
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1. not within proper or reasonable limits; immoderate; excessive
2.unrestrained in conduct, feelings, etc. 3.disorderly; uncontrolled. 4.not regulated; irregular: |
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serenely
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calm, peaceful, or tranquil; unruffled
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involuntary
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not voluntary; independent of one's will; not by one's own choice
2.unintentional; unconscious: |
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restraint
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a restraining action or influence
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aura
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an invisible breath, emotion, or radiatian
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deliberate
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on purpose
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coped
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1.to struggle or deal, especially on fairly even terms or with some degree of success (usually followed by with )
2. to face and deal with responsibilities, problems, or difficulties, especially successfully or in a calm or adequate manner |
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modulated
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to regulate by or adjust to a certain measure or proportion; soften; tone down.
2.to alter or adapt (the voice) according to the circumstances, one's listener, etc. |
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intercede
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to act or interpose in behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble, as by pleading or petition
2.to attempt to reconcile differences between two people or groups; mediate. |
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willowy
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tall, slender, and moving gracefully.
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appraisal
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the act of estimating or judging 1.the nature or value of something or someone.
2.an estimate of value, |
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condescending
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showing or implying a usually patronizing descent from dignity or superiority
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