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23 Cards in this Set
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Turpitude |
Vileness, evil wickedness |
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Infraction |
Violation |
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Callous |
Unfeeling |
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Redress |
To right a wrong, remedy |
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Vituperation |
Blame, abuse |
VIOLENT, people tend to |
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To be in fine fettle |
To Be in high spirits, or feeling well |
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Flay |
Strip off skin, scold harshly |
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Demeanor |
Conduct, bearing |
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Delineation |
Sketch, description in words |
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Vindicate |
Absolve, justify |
To vindicate someone's honor, or to vindicate a claim |
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Heinous |
Hateful, evil |
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To take by storm |
To make a fast impression |
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Staunch |
Strong, trusty, firm |
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Opprobrium |
Scorn, insult |
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Machiavellian |
Governed by opportunity, not principled |
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Unconscionable |
Without conscience, unreasonable |
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Pandemonium |
Disorder, uproar |
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Through thick and thin |
In spite of all sorts of difficulties |
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Saga |
Heroic story |
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Belated |
Late, delay |
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Decrepit |
Broken down, worn out |
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Imperturbable |
Calm, steady, serene |
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A scared crow |
A person or thing that cannot be criticized |
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