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16 Cards in this Set
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taut
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pulled or drawn tight.
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sacrilegious
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disrespectful toward a sacred person, place, or thing.
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clarity
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clearness.
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infuse
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to fill, as if by pouring.
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leer
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to give a sly, evil glance.
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illiteracy
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a lack of ability to read and write.
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homely
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characteristic of home life; simple; everyday.
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cascade
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to fall or flow like a waterfall
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preclude
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to make impossible, especially by taking action in advance.
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impunity
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freedom from penalty or harm.
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immolation
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death or destruction.
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abscond
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to go away suddenly and secretly.
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repose
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to lie dead or at rest.
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termination
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an end, limit, or edge.
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subside
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to decrease in amount or intensity; settle down.
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aperture
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an opening, such as a hole or a gap.
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