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18 Cards in this Set
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Yearn |
An intense feeling of longing fpr something from the past |
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Despair |
A complete loss of hope |
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Desertion |
The act of leaving a person or cause |
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Conformity |
To comply with or follow standards |
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Bleak |
Very simple and bare |
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Grapple |
To try to overcome |
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Morose |
A mood of where one is unhappy |
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Predilection |
A natural liking to something |
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Exaction |
A sum of money demanded for payment |
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Docile |
Someone who is easily taught |
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Err |
To make a mistake and violate the accepted standards of conduct |
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Strife |
Anger or bitter disagreement |
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Futile |
Something that is pointless |
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Invective |
Insulting,abusive or highly critical language |
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Nominal |
A very small amount of money |
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Impudent |
Not showing respect for another person |
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Speculate |
To form a theory without firm evidence |
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Stifle |
To hold back or keep in |
