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42 Cards in this Set
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Lurched |
Staggered |
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Ensconced |
To settle in a safe or comfortable place |
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Benevolent |
Kindly |
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Cynical |
Distrustful of human integrity |
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Abolished |
To put an end to |
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Tyranny |
Cruel treatment when you have power over someone |
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Dissentients |
A person who oppresses standard opinion |
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Enmity |
Hostility |
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Unison |
Simultaneous performance of action |
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Pre-eminent |
Very distinguished in some way |
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Vivacious |
Attractively, lively and animated |
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Elaborated |
Develop or Present |
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Expounded |
Present and Explain |
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Apathy |
Lack of interest |
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Disciples |
A follower |
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Accord |
Give or grant someone with authority |
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Capered |
Dance about in a lively way |
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Knoll |
A small hill or mound |
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Gamboled |
Run or jump playfully |
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Parasitical |
Characteristic of parasites |
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Motto |
A short phrase encapsulating the beliefs guiding an individual |
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Shirked |
Avoid, Neglect |
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Obstinate |
Stubbornly refusing to change ones opinion |
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Indefatigable |
Persisting tiressley |
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Maxim |
Short statement expressing truth of conduct |
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Tractable |
Easy to control or influence |
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Prophecy |
A foretelling |
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Vengeance |
Infliction or punishment for a wrong |
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Ignominious |
Causing public shame or disgrace |
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Posthumously |
Occurring or continuing after ones death |
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Manifestly |
Evident |
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Canvassing |
Covered with canvass |
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Biding |
Remain or stay somewhere |
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Conjured |
Something that appears unexpectedly, usually by magic |
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Dismayed |
Cause someone to feel distress |
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Marshal |
Arrange or assemble a group of people in order |
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Articulate |
The ability to speak fluently |
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Disintered |
To dig up something |
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Reverent |
Feeling or showing deep or solemn respect |
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Laborious |
Something that requires considerable effort and time (usually a task) |
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Arable |
Used or suitable for growing crops |
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Procured |
Obtain (something) especially with care or effort |