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21 Cards in this Set
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Homage (Noun)
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Expression of high regard; respect.
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Hostage (Noun)
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A person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement.
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Hovel (Noun)
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A small, wretched, and often dirty house; hut.
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Hulking (Adjective)
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Ponderous, massive.
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Humane (Adjective)
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Marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals.
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Humdrum (Adjective)
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Monotonous, dull.
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Husband (Verb)
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To manage prudently and economically.
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Ignite (Verb)
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To set afire; kindle.
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Illicit (Adjective)
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Not permitted; unlawful.
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Illiterate (Adjective)
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Having little or no education; esp. unable to read or write.
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Imbibe (Verb)
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To take in or up.
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Impair (Verb)
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To damage or make worse by or as if by diminishing in some material respect.
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Impending (Verb)
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About to occur.
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Impetuous (Adjective)
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Marked by impulsive vehemence or passion.
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Impregnable (Adjective)
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Incapable of being taken by assault; unconquerable.
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Inaudible (Adjective)
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Not able to be heard.
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Incendiary (Noun)
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A person who commits arson; arsonist.
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Incendiary (Adjective)
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Tending to excite or inflame; inflammatory.
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Incentive (Noun)
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Something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action.
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Incite (Verb)
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To move to action; stir up; spur on; urge on.
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Incur (Verb)
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To become liable or subject to; bring down upon oneself.
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