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20 Cards in this Set
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austere |
severe or stern in manner |
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beneficenf |
performing acts of kindness or charity |
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cadaverous |
pale, gaunt, resembling a corpse |
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concoct |
to prepare by combining ingredients |
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crass |
coarse, unfeeling, stupid |
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debase |
to lower in character, quality or value |
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desecrate |
to contaminate to pollute |
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didconcert |
to confuse, to disturb the composure of |
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grandiose |
grand in an impressive or stately way |
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inconsequential |
trifling and unimportant |
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infraction |
a breaking of a law or obligation |
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mitigate |
to make milder or softer |
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pillsge |
to rob of goods by open force (as in war) |
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prate |
to talk a great deal in a foolish or aimless fashion |
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punctilious |
very careful and exact |
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redoubtable |
inspiring fear or awe |
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reprove |
to find fault with, scold, rebuke |
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restitution |
The act of restoring someone or something to the rightful owner |
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stalwart |
strong and sturdy brave and resolute |
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vulnerable |
Open to attack capable of being wounded or damaged |