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25 Cards in this Set
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EXALT
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To raise in rank, character, or status; elevate – VERB
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HALO
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A circular band of colored light around a light source – NOUN
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BESIEGE
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To surround with hostile forces – VERB
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OBLIGE
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To constrain by physical, legal, social, or moral means -- To do a service or favor for – VERB
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INDULGE
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allow somebody or yourself to enjoy something. To yield to the desires and whims of, especially to an excessive degree; humor – VERB
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DREARY
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Dismal; bleak – ADJ
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OBEISANCE
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A gesture or movement of the body, such as a curtsy, that expresses deference or homage – NOUN
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APTLY
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Exactly suitable; appropriate – ADVERB
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RESPITE
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A usually short interval of rest or relief – NOUN
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COUNTENANCE
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Appearance, especially the expression of the face – NOUN
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REQUITE
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To make repayment or return for – to avenge – VERB
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BRAZEN
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Bold and unashamed – ADJ
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SMITE
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Hit Hard – VERB
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COMELY
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Physically good-looking – ADJECTIVE
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MALIGNANT
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wanting to do evil, harmful – ADJECTIVE
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OPULENCE
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riches, luxury – NOUN
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AMIABLE
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friendly and pleasant – ADJ
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FRANKLY
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Honest and sincere – ADVERB
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VEX
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To annoy, as with petty importunities; bother – VERB
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CONUNDRUMS
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puzzle, something confusing – NOUN
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BIASSED
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prejudiced, unfair - ADJ
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VERBATIM
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using identical words – ADJ
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DECREPITUDE
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Condition of being worn out – NOUN
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MARTYRDOM
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State of having been killed for refusing to deny religious or political beliefs – NOUN
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LANGUOR
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tiredness, weariness or weakness – NOUN
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