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20 Cards in this Set
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Assuage
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to ease (as pain)
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Entity
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something existing
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Nebulous
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vague/cloudy
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Sojourn
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a temporary stay
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Perseverance
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remaining constant
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Contentious
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quarrelsome
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Tyranny
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extreme harshness
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Morbid
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of or relating to disease/death
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Inquisitive
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eager for knowledge
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Malignant
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disposed to cause harm, suffering, or distress.
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Piety
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loyalty to natural obligations (as to one's parents) [think of fial piety]
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Vapid
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lacking liveliness, tang, briskness, or force
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Illicit(ly)
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not permitted
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Contemptuous
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feeling scournful or showing contempt
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Auspicious
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promising success/successful
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Gingerly
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very cautious or careful
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Benign
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showing kindness & gentleness (opp. of malignant)
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Placid(ly)
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peacefully free of interruption or disturbance
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Ensuing
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to come after in time or as a result
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Prowess
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distiguished bravery
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