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20 Cards in this Set
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pious adjective |
having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God devout, spiritual |
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calumny noun |
a false or malicious statement designed to injure one’s reputation defamation, lie |
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condemnation noun |
expression of strong disapproval accusation, blame |
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lascivious adjective |
inclined to lustfullness obscene, licentious |
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conviction noun |
a strong belief in something doctrine, principle |
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deference noun |
respectful or courteous regard approbation, adoration |
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ameliorate verb |
to make better alleviate, improve |
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subservient adjective |
excessively submissive extremely compliant, resigned |
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prodding verb |
nagging or goating encouraging, nudging |
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clamored verb |
to utter noisily to bluster, to cry out |
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indignant adjective |
a feeling expressing strong displeasure at something; considered unjust, offensive, or insulting disgruntled, incensed |
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propitiation noun |
action designed to soothe or satisfy a person or cause pacification, concession |
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avid adjective |
showing great enthusiasm or interest in something ardent, eager |
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dissembling verb |
disguising one’s real nature or motives camouflaging, concealing |
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gingerly adverb |
carefully, cautiously painstakingly, delicately |
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providence noun |
a manifestation of divine care or direction divine superintendence |
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loftily adverb |
arrogantly or condescendingly superior in manner proudly, with ones nose in the air |
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malevolence noun |
ill will, malice, or hatred ferocity, cruelness |
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ineptly adverb |
awkwardly or clumsily; lacking skill blunderingly, inadequately |
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begrudge verb |
to be reluctant to give, grant, or allow to withhold, keep back |
