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34 Cards in this Set
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Dissembling
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Concealing one's true motives
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Abomination
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A vile/shameful act
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Conjured
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to bring to mind,recall, OR Summoned by using magic words & spells.
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Compromise
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To endanger the reputation & interests of, to expose to suspicion, OR a settlement of differences by mutual concessions. (meaning= an agreement where each person gives up something)
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Deference
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Courteous respect or regard
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Trepidation
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Fear/anxiety
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Contention
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verbal arguement, struggle, or quarrel
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Pretense
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A false show or appearance, especially to decieve
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Subservient
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useful to promote an end, submissive
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Anarchy
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Lawless confusion and political disorder following the absence of Govt. authority
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Evade
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to cleverly escape or avoid
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Enraptured
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filled with an intense joy and delight
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Subtle
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not entirely apparent or obvious
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Covet
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to desire eagerly & often guiltily
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Repremanding
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scolding or severe punishment
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Aversion
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an intense dislike
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Flagon
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a large vessel used for holding liquors
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Formidible
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arousing fear of dread
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Gambol
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to leap about playfully
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henpecked
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to harass one's husband w/constant nagging
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Musing
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to be absorbed in one's thoughts
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Termagant
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a violent woman
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Fowling piece
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a shotgun for shooting birds
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Venerable
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deserving of respect because of age, character, or position
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Iniquity
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sin
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Sagacious
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having or showing wisdom and keen perception
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Irreproachable
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free from blame, faultless
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Zealous
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filled with enthusiastic devotion, passionate
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Repose
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the state of being at rest
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Perturbation
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the act of being greatly disturbed
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Dispostiton
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the prevailing tendency of one's spirits, natural mood/outlook, attitude
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Beguile
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hypnotize
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Balm
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help
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Placid
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serene/calm
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