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15 Cards in this Set
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Countenance (n)
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appearance, especially the look or the expression of the face.
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Comedy (n)
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a piece of literature with a light and humorous character and a happy or cheerful ending.
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Falter (v)
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to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent...
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Vivacity (n)
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the quality or state of being.
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Consternation (n)
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a sudden, alarming amazement or dread that results in utter confusion; dismay.
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Furrow (n)
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a narrow groove made in the ground, especially by a plow.
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Fetter (v)
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to confine; restrain.
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Cudgel (n)
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a short, thick stick used as a weapon.
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Gauntlet (n)
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a form of punishment where two rows of men administer beatings to a victim.
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Ascertain (v)
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to find out definitely; learn with certainty and assurance.
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Clemency (n)
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the quality of being clement; disposition to show forbearance, compassion, or forgiveness in judging or punishing.
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Harangue (v)
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to address in a harangue.
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Concatenate (v)
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to link together; unite in a series or chain.
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Ignominious (adj.)
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marked by or attended with ignominy.
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Spectre (n)
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a ghost or phantom.
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