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39 Cards in this Set
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profusely
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more than is normal; excessively
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conceded
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admitted that something is true, often without wanting to.
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vehemently
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forcefully; strongly emotional
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primly
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showing proper manners.
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pavilion
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An ornate, decorated 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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pencance
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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; a 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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To 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 travels 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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a lazy person
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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 promtly
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allegiance
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Loyalty to a nation or ruler or a cause
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rebuked
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To critisize sharply
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pensivly
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Engaged in deep thoughtfullness
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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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appraise
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estimating or judging 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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dais
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A raised platform for honored guests or speakers.
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entreaties
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An earnest request or plee
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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 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 a priest as part of the sacrement of penance
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