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19 Cards in this Set
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allegory
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a story/poem in which characters, setting, and events stand for abstract ideal or moral qualities
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venerable
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worthy of respect
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infamous
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having a bad reputation; disgraceful
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ponderous
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very happy
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veracious
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honest; truthful
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effervescent
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bubbling up; foaming
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imputed
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credited; assigned
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delusion
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showing respect or courteous regard
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paradox
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a statement that appears to be self-contradictory but that actually reveals a kind of truth
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expedient
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convenience; means to an end
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perverted
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misdirected; corrupted
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posterity
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generations to come
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alacrity
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promptness in responding; eagerness
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inherent
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inborn; built-up
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eradication
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utter destruction; obliteration
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insurrection
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rebellion; revolt
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penitent
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sorry for doing wrong
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effectual
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procedure; efficient
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impetuous
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impulsive
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