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15 Cards in this Set
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Cosmic
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relating to the universe expesally distinct from earth 2. indefinitely extended or vast
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Devolve
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to be passed or transferrded to another 2. to deteriorate gradually
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Effete
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no longer productive 2. worn-out, exhausted, having lost of stregth, courage or spirt
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Ensemble
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a group of people or things making up a complete unit
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Exhume
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to remove from place of burial
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Fusillade
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a number of shots fired at the same time or rapidly one after the other 2. an out burst especially of criticism
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Infraction
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an act of violating somthing a violation
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Lapidary
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a person who cuts or polishes precious stones
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Mace
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a heavy spiked club used as a weapon 2. an ornamental staff carred as a sybol of authoroity
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Meretricious
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falsely attractive
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Opulent
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having or showing much wealth
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Paregoric
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a liquid mixture of opiun and camphor in alcohal used especially to relieve pain
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Refractory
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resisting control or authority 2. resistant to treatment 3.capable of enduring high temps
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Tactile
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relating to or used in sence of touch
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Tribulation
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distress of suffering resulting from cruel or unjust treatment
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