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22 Cards in this Set
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mange |
a skin disease of mammals caused by parasitic mites and occasionally communicable to humans. It typically causes severe itching, hair loss, and the formation of scabs and lesions. |
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galling |
annoying; humiliating. |
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interposition |
the action of interposing someone or something |
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blight |
a plant disease, especially one caused by fungi such as mildews, rusts, and smuts. |
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offal |
the entrails and internal organs of an animal used as food.refuse or waste material.decomposing animal flesh. |
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depravity |
moral corruption; wickedness. |
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chattel |
(in general use) a personal possession. |
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injurious |
causing or likely to cause damage or harm. |
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divest |
deprive (someone) of power, rights, or possessions. |
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precept |
a general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought. |
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emancipation |
the fact or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions; liberation. |
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unabated |
without any reduction in intensity or strength. |
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utterance |
a spoken word, statement, or vocal sound. |
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denunciation |
public condemnation of someone or something. |
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vindication |
having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge. |
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abhor |
regard with disgust and hatred. |
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writhe |
make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body. |
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abolition |
the action or an act of abolishing a system, practice, or institution. |
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scow |
an angry or bad-tempered expression. |
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hew |
chop or cut (something, especially wood) with an ax, pick, or other tool. |
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Nov |
New example: novelty |
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Ped |
Foot example: pedal |
