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22 Cards in this Set
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What is the definition of surfeit (v)?
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To feed or supply to excess, satiety or disgust
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What is the definition of abatement (n)?
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Suppression or termination
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What is the definition of purged (v)?
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To purify, cleaned, or cleared out
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What is the definition of abjured (v)?
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To renounce under oath; forswear
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What is the definition of shrew (n)?
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A woman of violent temper and speech
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What is the definition of motley (n)?
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Checkered jester's clothing
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What is the definition of provident (adj)?
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Having or showing foresight; providing carefully for the future.
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What is the definition of lethargy (n)?
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The quality or state of being drowsy, dull, listless and unenergetic, indifferent and lazy
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What is the definition of fortified (v)?
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To protect or strengthen against attack; make strong
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What is the definition of feigned (adj)?
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Pretended; sham; counterfeit
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What is the definition of nonpareil (adj)?
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Having no equal
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What is the definition of recompense (v)?
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To repay; remunerate; reward, as for service, aid
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What is the definition of malignancy (n)?
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Evil nature
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What is the definition of mellifluous (adj)?
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Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear
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What is the definition of dulcet (adj)?
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Sweet and soothing (related to sound)
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What is the definition of mitigation (n)?
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A reduction in severity (also: to mitigate, v)
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What is the definition of cloyment/cloying (n/adj)?
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Excessively or disgustingly sweet or sentimental
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What is the definition of exalted (adj)?
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Placed at a high or powerful level (often related to rank or status)
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What is the definition of quenching (v)?
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Stifling, suppressing, or extinguishing (also to satisfy)
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What is the definition of prerogative (n)?
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A right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class
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What is the definition of portend (v)?
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Be a signal of; warn of
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What is the definition of cudgel (v)?
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To beat with a short, thick stick
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