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16 Cards in this Set
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blueprint |
detailed outline or plan of actionThe actions were the blueprint for the legends. |
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legends |
a nonhistorical or unverifiable story handed down by tradition from earlier times and popularly accepted as historicalThe figures were the blueprint for the legends. |
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notorious |
widely known in a bad wayJack the Ripper was notorious for his killings. |
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rampant |
prevailing or uncheckedThe murders were rampant in the poor sections of the city. |
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shrouded |
something that covers or conceals like a garmentThe city was shrouded in panic. |
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ingratiated |
getting in good graces or favor of anotherThe priest ingratiated himself in the royal family. |
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serial killer - n. |
occurring in a series with similar detail There were serial killers in the old city. |
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lair - n. |
secluded or hidden placeThe police found the lair used by the criminal |
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deranged - adj. |
disordered, insaneThe criminal was deranged. |
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heinous |
hateful, abominableThe crimes were of the most heinous nature.
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plaudits
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expression of enthusiastic approvalHis military career won him many plaudits. |
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depravity
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moral corruptionThe gang lived in complete depravity
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blasphemy
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irreverent behavior toward anything sacred or pricelessExamples of his behavior were usury and blasphemy.
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usury
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loaning money at high interest ratesThe practice of usury was illegal.
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alchemy - n.
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process of taking an ordinary substance and changing it into something of great valueThe man was known for alchemy with the criminals.
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forensic
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used in public discussion or argumentationThe forensic evidence was overwhelming in the case.
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