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31 Cards in this Set
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Kaddish
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(n.)
A prayer recited in the daily synagogue services and by mourners after the death of a close relative. |
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Shiva
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(n.)
A seven-day period of formal mourning observed after the funeral of a close relative. |
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Meek
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(adj.)
Humble and obedient |
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Clunker
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(n.)
Something worthless or inferior. |
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Nonchalance
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(n.)
A state of not feeling or showing interest or enthusiasm. |
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Imminenet
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(adj.)
About to happen; likely to happen very soon. |
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Contraption
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(n.)
A mechanical device; a gadget. |
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Infallible
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(adj.)
incapable of making mistakes. |
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Claustrophobic
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(adj.)
uncomfortably closed or hemmed in |
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Stridency
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(n.)
the state of being strident (making or having a harsh sound) |
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Divulge
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(v.)
to reveal. |
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Paranoia
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(n.)
a tendency on the part of an individual toward excessive or irrational suspiciousness of others. |
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providence
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(n.)
way in which God cares for all creatures. |
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Tyranny
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(n.)
Cruel, unjust or oppressive use of power or authority. |
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contradiction
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(n.)
the act of denial. |
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champion
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(v.)
support the cause of something; defend vigorously. |
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Affront
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(n.)
intentionally insulting action (esp. in pubic). |
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Azaleas
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(n.)
Flowering shrub of the rhododendron family. |
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Billow
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(n.)
A great wave or surge of the sea. |
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Connoisseur
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(n.)
Person with good judgment on matters. |
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Wharf
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(n.)
Structure made of wood or stone at the water's edge, where ships may moor to lead or unload cargo. |
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Submissive
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(adj.)
Willing to yield to the authority of others; obedient. |
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Hordes
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(n.)
A large group or crowd. |
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Devour
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(v.)
To swallow or eat hungrily |
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Peripheral
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(adj.)
Secondary or minor importance. |
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Epicenter
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(n.)
Focal Point. |
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Lament
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(v.)
Feel or express great sorrow or regret for something or someone. |
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Barrage
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(n.)
Large No. of questions or criticisms delivered quickly. |
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Commentary
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(n.)
A series of comments, explanations, or annotation. |
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Dilapidate
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(adj.)
Falling to pieces; in a bad state of repair. |
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Headstone
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(n.)
Piece of stone placed to mark the head of a grave. |