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28 Cards in this Set
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Taper
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To diminish
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Perturbation
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A disturbance or state of confusion
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Murky
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Gloomy, muddy
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Gentry
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Member of the upper class
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Fortifies
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reinforces, strengthen
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Valiant
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Noble, brave, heroic
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Upbraid
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to scold, reproach
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Sear
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To burn
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Minister
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To look after, wait on
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Pristine
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pure, untouched
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Constrained
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Unnatural, forced
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Arbitrate
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To judge, decide mediate
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Siege
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Blockade, barrier
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Famine
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Food, shortage, starvation
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Ague
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A chill a fit of shivering
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Petty
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Insignificant, little
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Strut
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To prance, swagger
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Clamorous
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Noisy, rowdy
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Brandished
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flaunted, showed off
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Unbattered
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Unscratche
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Sheathe
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To cover up, wrap up
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Clatter
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bang, rattle
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Gashes
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wounds, cuts
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Vulnerable
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Weak defenseless
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Rabble
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mob
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Prowess
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skill, experience
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Usurper
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one who holds power without right
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Snare
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A trap
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