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18 Cards in this Set
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ideology
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paradox
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a statement contrary to a common belief |
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theocracy |
gov. by people claiming to rule by divine authority |
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propriety |
customs and manners of a polite society |
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heathen |
sinful person impious (not religious) person |
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abominations |
anything hateful or disgusting |
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gibberish |
rapid and incoherent talk |
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deference
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courteous regard or respect |
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providence |
devine guide |
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corroborating |
confirming or supporting |
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juncture |
a point in time |
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abyss |
a bottomless gulf |
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formidable |
causing fear or dread |
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trepidation |
fear, anxiety, nervous |
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hypocrite |
person who says one thing and does another |
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prodigious |
of great power and size |
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fathom |
thoughouly understand |
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defamination
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act of attacking a reputation w/false and malicious (purposely harmful) statements. |
