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73 Cards in this Set
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obstacle
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a barrier; something that holds up progress
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contemporary
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around the same age; modern, up to date
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casually
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in an unconcerned manner
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cordially
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warm, sincere, friendly
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diagnostic
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a test to show what level someone is working at
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bizarre
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unusual or strange
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sanctions
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to confirm, authorize, permit
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paraplegia
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paralysis of the lower half of the body
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priority
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something afforded or deserving first attention
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ingenious
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brilliant, marked by inventive skill and imagination
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agile
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characterized by quickness, lightness, and ease of movement
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perfectionist
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someone who is displeased with anything not perfect or does not meet high standards
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turmoil
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a state of unrest or uncertainty
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restrictions
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things that limit
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lapse
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falling or slipping into a worse condition
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incompetent
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incapable; without adequate ability or knowledge
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prejudice
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a negative judgement or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge
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circumstances
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factors connected with an act or event
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antagonism
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hostility, unfriendliness
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incriminate
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show to be guilty
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scapegoat
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one that is made to bear the blame of others
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lull
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to cause to sleep or rest
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hoax
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an act intended to deceive or trick
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passages
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narrow hallways often with rooms or apartments opening into them
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spiteful
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showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt
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parcels
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items wrapped or packaged; packages
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inquisitive
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inclined to investigate; eager for knowledge
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sledge
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a vehicle mounted on low runners drawn by work animals, such as horses or dogs, and used for transporting loads across ice, snow and rough ground.
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cloven
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split; divided
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caverns
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large underground chambers as in caves
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sneered
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to use a facial expression that showsan atitude of inferiority or worthlessness toward someone or something
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campaign
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an operation or series of operations energetically pursued to accomplish a purpose
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fidgets
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to behave or move nervously or restlessly
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repulsive
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tending to repel or drive off
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renounced
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rejected, disowned
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hoist
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to raise or haul up with or as if with the help of a mechanical device
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quest
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the act or an instant of seeking or pursuing something; a search
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alliance
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a connection based on kinship, marriage, or common interest
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valiant
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having courage and boldness; brave
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indulgence
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a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
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leering
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a desirous, sly or knowing look
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swerve
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to turn aside or be turned aside from a straight course
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throng
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a large group; a host
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fleet
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move swiftly
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venture
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an undertaking that is dangerous, daring or of uncertain outcome
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bestowed
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to present a a gift or an honor
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utmost
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of the highest or greatest degree, amount or intensity
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immortal
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not subject to death
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reverence
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a feeling of profound awe and respect and often love
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renown
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the quality of being widely honored and acclaimed; fame
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clamor
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a loud sustained noise
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devotion
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selfless affection & dedication
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striving
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exerting much effort
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precisely
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in a specific manner
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bond
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a uniting force or tie
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virtues
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moral excellence
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tranquil
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free from commotion or disturbance; calm
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slothful
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not inclined to work or exertion; lazy
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commissions
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the act of granting certain powers or the authority to carry out a particular task or duty
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composition
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the combining of distince parts or elements to form a whole
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deception
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a ruse; a trick
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livelihood
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means of support
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hospitable
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to treat guests with warmth and generosity
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insolent
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insulting in manner or speech; arrogant
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contemplating
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to consider carefully and at length; meditate on or ponder
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apprehensive
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anxious or fearful about the future; uneasy
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vigil
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the act or a period of observing
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adorned
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to enhance or decorate with or as if with ornaments
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summon
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to request to appear; send for
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futile
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having no useful result
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hostile
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of, relating to or characteristic of an enemy
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humility
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a condition of having meekness or modesty in behavior, attitude, or spirit
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revived
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to bring back to life or consciousness
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