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30 Cards in this Set
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trepidation
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fear
apprehension |
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bestrewn
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scattered all over
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acquitted
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clear from a charge
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ignobly
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base or mean
not a noble a common man |
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reversionary
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return of an estate to an heir
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sublime
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supreme
majestic |
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laconic
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concise
using few words |
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malady
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disease
ailment |
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quartering
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dismember into four parts
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pernicious
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deadly
cause death or serious injury |
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unscrupulous
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lacking morals
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renounce
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reject
disown |
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illustrious
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distinguished
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fervent
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great emotion
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sultry
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hot and humid
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gallantry
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noble spirit
courage |
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degradation
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dishonor
disgrace |
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docile
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tame
manageable teachable |
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turnkey
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keeper of the keys
jailer |
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incorrigible
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not able to be corrected or reformed
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urchin
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mischievous youngster
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consecrated
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set apart as sacred
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impassive
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expressionless
no emotion |
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magnanimous
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generous in forgiving
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dubious
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incertain
doubtful |
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sagacity
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wisdom
good judgement |
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exultant
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triumphant
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morose
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gloomy
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repast
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eat
feast |
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fidelity
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faithfulness to duties
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