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27 Cards in this Set
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abrogate-v
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cancel, nullity, abolish by authoritative action
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adulation-n.
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excessive praise or admiration
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assuage-v.
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to calm or soothe, to relieve or lesson
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atrocity-n.
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monstrous wickedness or cruelty
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autotelic- adj.
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having a purpose in itself
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belie-v.
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to give a false impression or contrast with, to contradict
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carouse-v.
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to drink heavily, to take part in noisy revels
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dais-n.
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raised platform for a throne or a seat of honor
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damoscene-n.
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metal ornament with inlaid gold or silver in a wavy design
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detriment- n.
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injury, damage, or cause of injury or damage
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enmity-n.
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hostility, hatred
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essay-v., n.
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to try or attempt; an attempt or try
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fledgling-n.
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a young bird; a young and inexperienced person
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insidious-adj.
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crafty, tricky, working secretly to harm
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intrepid-adj.
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brave, fearless, dauntless
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lament-v., n.
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to grieve, mourn; an expression of grief or sorrow
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lineage-n.
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descent from a common ancestor, family, or race
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perpetrate-v
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to do or commit a crime, fraud, or anything bad
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prowess-n.
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distinguished bravery or skill or ability
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ravenous-adj.
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hungry, greedy, rapacious
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redoubtable-adj.
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fearful, dreadful and formidable
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renown-adj.,n.
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held in high repute; fame or glory
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retinue-n.
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group of attendants or followers
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sage-n.
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wise, grave, solemn; a very wise old man(adj)
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sinew- n.
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tendon, strength, energy, force
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transient-adj.
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lasting only a short time, fleeting
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transitory-adj.
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passing soon, not lasting , fleetin
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