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30 Cards in this Set
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Gossamer
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n A soft sheer gauzy fabric
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Livery
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n The distinctive dress worn by the members of a particular group; uniform:
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Bandy
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v To give and receive (words, for example); exchange:
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Rapier
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n A light, sharp-pointed sword lacking a cutting edge and used only for thrusting.
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Shank
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n The whole leg of a human.
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Unruly
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adj Difficult or impossible to discipline, control, or rule.
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Martial
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adj Of, relating to, or suggestive of war.
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Phaeton
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n A light, four-wheeled open carriage, usually drawn by a pair of horses.
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Apace
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adv At a rapid pace; swiftly.
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Behest
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n an authoritative command or request
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Arbitration
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n An informal hearing regarding a dispute. The dispute is judged by a group of people (generally three) who have been selected by an impartial panel. Once a decision has been reached, there is no further appeal process.
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Inundate
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v To overwhelm as if with a flood; swamp
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Abate
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v To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity; lessen.
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vestal
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adj Chaste; pure.
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Idolatry
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n Blind or excessive devotion to something.
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pox
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n misfortune
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rancor
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n bitter
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chide
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v scold mildly
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sallow
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adj yellow complexion
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brine
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n salt water used for preserving foods
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woo
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v try to gain
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homely
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adj plain
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intercession
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n Entreaty in favor of another, especially a prayer or petition to God in behalf of another.
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baleful
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adj harmful intent
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portentous
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adj ominous significance
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adversary
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n enemy
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profane
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v abuse
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toil
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v to work strenously
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misadeventured
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adj accidental
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valiant
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adj brave
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