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19 Cards in this Set
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perilous
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1 : the state of being in danger of injury, loss, or destruction
2 : something that presents immediate danger |
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lamented
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1 : to mourn aloud : WAIL
2 : to express sorrow for |
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talisman
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a ring or stone carved with symbols and believed to have magical powers : CHARM
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brusque
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spoken quickly or speaking opinions in a manner that is impolite
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obscured
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1 a : not having enough light : DARK, GLOOMY b : not clearly seen : FAINT
2 : not easily understood or not clearly expressed 3 a : hidden from view : REMOTE b : not widely known |
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lunatic
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1 a : insane b : brain not functioning properly 2 : wildly foolish
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careened
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to sway from side to side
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exploits
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a brave or daring act
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hearse
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a vehicle to carry the dead to the grave
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sentimental
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1 a : tender feelings of affection thinking about something that brings you happiness
b : resulting from a feeling rather than reason or thought |
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exasperation
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1 : extreme annoyance : ANGER
2 : a source of annoyance |
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podium
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: a raised platform especially for an orchestral conductor or a speaker
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benefiiciaries
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persons who benefit or is expected to benefit from something
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quest
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an act or instance of seeking or a searching by an adventurous journey
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instituted
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1 : to set up : ESTABLISH 2 : to set going : BEGIN
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destiny
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something a person or thing is supposed to have; perhaps determined by superhuman power or fortune
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surname
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the name held in common by members of a family (In US culture, usually the last name; in other cultures, may be middle name or different names from mother's family or father's family)
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renounce
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1 : to give up, refuse or resign usually by public declaration 2 : to refuse to follow, obey, or recognize any further
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