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40 Cards in this Set
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profusely
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more than is normal; excessivly
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conceded
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admitted it was true often without wanting to
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vehemently
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forcefully; strongly emmotional
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primly
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showing proper manner
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appraise
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to estimate or judge the value of
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poacher
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those who hunt illegally
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nuisance
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someone or something that annoys or is not convenient; a bother
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pavilion
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an ornate decorations tent
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hermitage
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a place where one can live in seclusion; retreat
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smitten
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to inflict a heavy blow
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homage
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special honor or respect shown publicly
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lamentations
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to express grief; mourn
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reproach
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blame
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penance
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show sorrow for a sin or wrong doing
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base
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low in birth or rank; nobody
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plaintive
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expressing sorrow; mournful
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vile
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disgusting; unpleasant
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succour
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help in time of distress; assistance
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purged
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get rid of sin or guilt
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cleft
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divided; split
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minstrels
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medieval musician who traveled from place to place singing and reciting poetry
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comely
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having a pleasing attractive appearance
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hospitable
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cordial and generous to guests
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sluggard
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lazy
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desolate
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deserted
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absolved
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to pronounce clear of blame or guilt
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stalwart
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having physical strength
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adversary
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enemy or opponent
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dispatch
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dispose of promply
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allegiance
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loyalty to a nation; ruler; or cause
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rebuked
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criticize sharply
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pensively
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engaged in deep thoughtfulness
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frugal
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costing little; inexpensive
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dolorous
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showing sorrow or pain
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boon
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blessing
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dais
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a raised platform for honored guest or speakers
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entreaties
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an earnest request or plea
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prowess
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superior strength, courage, or daring
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recluse
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a person who withdraws themselves from the world to live in solitude and seclusion
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absolution
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the formal remission of sin imparted by priest as part of the sacrament of penance
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