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40 Cards in this Set
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palimpsest |
a parchment that has been reused or written on multiple times |
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cataract |
waterfall |
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indolently |
idly, lazily |
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timorously |
timidly |
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magnanimity |
generosity |
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rude |
crude or rough in workmanship |
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salutation |
greeting |
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cavalcade |
procession of horsemen or carriages |
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parley |
talk back and forth to settle something |
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insinuating |
hinting at, suggesting indirectly |
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cogitating |
thinking |
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complacently |
smugly, in a self satisfied manner |
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nettled |
irritated |
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depending |
hanging (from something) |
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flags |
flat stones |
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morion |
helmet |
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groined |
made of intersecting arches |
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balusters
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posts supporting a handrail
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ejaculations |
sudden exclamations |
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naivete |
simplicity; innocence |
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guileless |
candid; honest |
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relish |
enjoyment |
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philosophical |
calm; accepting |
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forays |
raids, attacks |
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benignity |
kindliness |
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prowess |
superior ability |
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derision |
contempt (disdain; scorn) |
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furtive |
secretive |
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valor |
courage |
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despondency |
emotional depression |
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perdition |
hell |
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maledictions |
curses |
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dole |
destiny; payment |
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prithee |
please (pray thee) |
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lackeys |
servants |
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jaded |
wearied; bored |
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leech |
doctor |
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salves |
ointments |
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anon |
soon |
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jeopard |
risk |
