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20 Cards in this Set
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Supplications
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humble and earnest praying- noun
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Malignancy
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the state or quality of being threatening to life- noun
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Temperately
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exercising moderation and self-restraint- adverb
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Stupefying
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to dull the senses in shock- adjective
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Plight
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an unfortunate situation- noun
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Venerable
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impressive or honorable by virtue of age- adjective
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Hearken
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to listen to- verb
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Deriding
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to speak of or treat with contemptuous mirth- verb
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Lamentations
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the act of mourning- noun
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Calamity
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an event that brings terrible loss- noun
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Transitory
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temporary- adjective
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Cogitation
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thoughtful consideration- noun
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Enmities
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acts of hatred- plural noun
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Irascible
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easily angered- adjective
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Solicitously
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expressing care or concern
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Procured
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to obtain or acquire- verb
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Absolution
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forgiveness of sing by a priest- noun
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Iniquitous
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wicked- adjective
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Gluttony
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excess eating or drinking- noun
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Contrite
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feeling regret and sorrow for one's sins or offenses- adjective
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