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20 Cards in this Set
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cataracts
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A large or high waterfall, a deluge
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Ravages
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grievous damage, havoc
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Gaudy
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Showy in a tasteless or vulgar way
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Cordial
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a liquor
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Innuendo
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an indirect or subtle, usually derogatory implication in expression; an insinuation
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homogeneity
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the quality of being similar comparable in kind or nature
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swoon
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to be overwhelmed by ecstatic joy, to faint
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vinous
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of,relating to, or made with wine
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asunder
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into separate parts; in or into pieces
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dissension
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difference of opinion; disagreement
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malevolence
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malicious behavior, wishing evil to others
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apparition
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a sudden or unusual sight, the act of appearing; appearance
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caterwauling
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to make a shrill, discordant sound
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poignant
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profoundly moving, powerful
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subterfuges
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a deceptive stratagem or device
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incredulity
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doubt about the truth of something, disbelief
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non-olfactory
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not relating to, or concerning the sense of smell
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luxuriated
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to induldge oneself, to grow profusely; thrive
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benediction
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a blessing, an expression of good wishes
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amour
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a love affair, especially an illicit one
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