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15 Cards in this Set
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Hearth |
(n.) the floor of a fireplace, especially when it extends into the room; thought of as a symbol of the home and life of the people who live in it |
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Refract |
(v.) to deflect a ray of light from a straight path; make a ray of light change direction when it enters at an angle (of water, air, or glass) |
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Conjure |
(v.) produce or call to mind as though by magic; summon, evoke |
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Ballistics |
(n.) the science of the motion of projectiles (including bullets and missiles) in flight |
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Proclivity |
(n.) an inclination or predisposition toward something, especially something objectionable |
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Odious |
(adj.) hateful; inspiring hatred, contempt, or disgust |
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Fervor |
(n.) intensity of feeling or expression |
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Abyss |
(n.) an immeasurably deep gulf or great space; intellectual or moral depths |
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Exploitation |
(n.) unfair treatment or use; taking selfish or unfair advantage of a person or situation, usually for personal gain |
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Cacophony |
(n.) unpleasant noise; an unpleasant combination of loud, often jarring, sounds |
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Feign |
(v.) to give a false appearance of; to assert as if true, pretend |
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Tactile |
(adj.) relating to or used for the sense of touch; capable of being perceived by touch |
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Flourish |
(n.) a showy gesture |
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Proboscis |
(n.) a long flexible snout like an elephant |
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Abstract |
(adj.) not representing or imitating reality |
