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25 Cards in this Set
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valiant
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showing courage or determination
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fray
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unravel or become worn at the edge; battle
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profaner
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A person who desecrates or defiles
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pernicious
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having a harmful effect, especially in a subtle way
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forfeit
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to lose or give up something as a necessary consequence of something else
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adversary
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one’s opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute
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portentous
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of or like a warning
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transgression
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infringe or go beyond the bounds of
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assail
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make a concerted or violent attack on
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anguish
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severe mental or physical pain or suffering
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languish
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lose or lack vitality; grow weak
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counsel
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advice given formally
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waddle
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walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion
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disposition
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orderly arrangement; mood or inclination
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esteem
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value; judgement or opinion
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oppression
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prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control
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athwart
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from to side to side of; across
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boisterous
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noisy, energetic, cheerful; rowdy
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alderman
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a person governing a kingdom, a district, etc.
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nuptial
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of or relating to marriage or weddings
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rapier
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a thin, sharp-pointed sword used for thrusting
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endure
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suffer something painful or difficult patiently
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intrusion
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the act of intruding
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convert
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cause to change in form or to be able to change from one form to another
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trespass
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enter the owner’s land or property without permission
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