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25 Cards in this Set
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appall
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to shock; to horrify; to dismay
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rebuke
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to criticize severely; punish; scold severely
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grapple
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a hook, or claw that grabs weighty things (esp. on docks)
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cauldron
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a pot; big kettle
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scepter
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a staff held by a ruler as a symbol or sovereignity (wand; small staff encrusted in gold and gems)
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apparition
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an unusual or unexpected sight (a ghost)
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scruples
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a sense of right and wrong that keeps one from doing as one pleases
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abhor
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to shrink from in disgust; loathe
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infirmity
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physical weakness; or weakness that come along with age
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verity
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truth; reality
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venom
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poison (or spider, snake, etc.)
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issue
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offspring; descendants; children
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oracle
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a person through whom a God is believed to speak
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parricide
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the act of murdering ones parents, close relative, etc.
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perturbation
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disturbing in mind; trouble greatly
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knell
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to ring slowly and solemnly; toll
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benison
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a blessing
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covet
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to wish for greatly or with envy
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palter
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equivicate; to speak wiht intent to confuse
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sovereignty
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freedom from outside control
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intemperance
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lack of self-control (alcohol?)
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rancor
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a continuing hate or bitter ill-will
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scotch
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to maim; to put an end to
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gruel
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thin water porridge
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blasphemy
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to speak out against religiong or things holy (ex: using God's name in vain)
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