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32 Cards in this Set
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abatement
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lessingning or reduction
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beguile
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deceive
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beseech
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ask earnestly
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debauched
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corrupted
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enmity
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hostility
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glib
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too smooth to be convincing
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impetuous
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impulsive; rash
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machinations
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evil plot/scheme
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maledictions
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curse
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miscreant
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villians
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opulent
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wealthy
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pernicious
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evil; wicked
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propinquity
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nearness
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superfluous
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unnecessary
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wanton
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sportive; promicuous
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acolytes
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altars
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debauchery
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excessive indulgences in sensual pleasures
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implacable
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unable to change
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liason
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sexual relationship
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parricide
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killing a close family member
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promontory
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high point of land overlooking water
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propriety
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conformity to societal expectations
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sordid
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filthy, vile
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taciturn
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silent person
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vaudeville
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theatre involving singing, dancing, skits, etc.
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admonition
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counsel, advice
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ardor
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enthusiasm
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blandishments
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actions or speech that flatter
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lout
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clumsy oaf
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obstinacy
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stubborness
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pallid
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pale
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rile
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irritate
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