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20 Cards in this Set
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An object that serves as a focal point of attention and admiration. Something that serves to guide.
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cynosure
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the vault of heaven; the sky
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welkin
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incapable of being overcome, subdued, or vanquished; unconquerable
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indomitable
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to voice opposition, object
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demur
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inspiring pity or compassion; causing, feeling, or expressing sorrow or regret
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rueful
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swiftness of action or speed; swiftness
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celerity
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vicissitude
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variation; mutability
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obscurity in conduct or verbal expression
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obliquity
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a new convert to a doctrine or religion
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proselyte
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presumptuous and insulting in manner or speech; arrogant
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insolent
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combative in nature; belligerent
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pugnacious
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impossible to satiate or satisfy
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insatiable
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injurious or harmful in effect; adverse
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inimical
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to pick out from others; select
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culled
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cheerful willingness; eagerness
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alacrity
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having great wisdom and discernment
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sapience
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being both pertinent and fitting
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germane
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deep-seated, often mutual hatred
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enmity
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bitterly abusive feeling or expression
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vitriol
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to state as an opinion
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opine
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