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24 Cards in this Set
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Firm or steadfast in principle; loyal; substantial
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staunch
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The unlawful taking away of a person’s property; theft
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larceny
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A hoarse cry
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squall
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Having or exercising reason; sensible
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rational
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To wear by rubbing; to separate the threads at the edge
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fray
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Incapable of being surrendered or transferred
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inalienable
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To scold, to find fault with, or to express disapproval of
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chide
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One who rises in opposition or revolt, especially against lawful authority, methods, or policies
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insurgent
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To persuade not to do something
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dissuade
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The power of knowing immediately and without conscious reasoning
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intuition
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To overcome or fill with dismay, consternation, fear, or horror
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appall
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A going from one position, stage, concept, place, or state to another
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transition
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Any narrative or legend of heroic exploits
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saga
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Being so small or unimportant that it may be disregarded or neglected
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negligible
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To swing or move to and fro
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oscillate
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Dependent for character, existence, or happening on something that is not yet certain
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contingent
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To hinder or prevent by measures taken in advance
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forestall
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Questioning; having or showing doubt
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skeptical
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An established or prescribed procedure for religious or other services
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ritual
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Patient courage under affliction, moral strength, or endurance
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fortitude
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A place, condition, or position that affords some advantage or superiority
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vantage
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Keeping a quiet, steady attitude or pace; unruffled
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sedate
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To exceed, rise above, or go beyond the limits of; to outdo or surpass
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transcend
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To make up, to devise, to prepare by combining a number of ingredients
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concoct
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