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15 Cards in this Set
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portentous, adj.
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of, relating to, or constituting a portent; elicting amazement or wonder
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propagate, verb
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to cause to multiphy or breed
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augment, verb
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to make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense
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adversary, noun
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an opponent, enemy
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chaste, adj.
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innocent of unlawful sexual intercourse
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exquisit, adj.
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carefully selected; marked by flawless craftsmanship or beauty
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forfeit, n.
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something surrendered or subject to surrender s punishment for a crime, offense, error
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grievance, noun
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obsolete; a cause of distress felt to afford reason for complain or resistance
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pernicious, adj
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highly injurious or destructive
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warrant, n
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authorization or certification
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purge, v
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to clear of guilt
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solemnity, noun
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formal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event
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assailing, verb
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to attack with or as if with violent blows; assault
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revels, verb
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to take great pleasure or delight
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profane, verb
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to treat something sacred with abuse, irreverence, or contempt
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