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18 Cards in this Set
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preexisting liking, preference |
Predilection |
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a false accusation |
Calumny |
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an action to soothe or satisfy a person or cause |
Propitiation |
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lacking moral restraint; disreguarding accepted rules, especially in moral conduct |
Licentious |
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having a quality that brings oneself into favor, charming or flattering |
Ingratiating |
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teaching by repetition and inistent urging |
Inculcation |
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disguising ones real nature or motives; pretense |
Dissembling |
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paleness |
Pallor |
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the condition of being unknown or unacknowledged |
Anonymity |
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to make better |
Ameliorate |
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eargerly, intently |
Avidly |
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Dishonorable; mean spirited |
Base |
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courteous regard or respect |
Deference |
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religious philosophy or teaching; the study of religion |
Theology |
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to cringe from; pull back from fear |
Quail |
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with delicate care; cautiously |
Gingerly |
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something that causes great horror or disgust |
Abomination |
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a sinful act or remark |
Blasphemy |
