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20 Cards in this Set
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Chastise
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V. to inflict physical punishment as a means of correction; to scold severely
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Rancor
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N. bitter resentment or ill-will
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Deviate
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V. to turn aside; to stray from a norm
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Indemnity
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n. a payment for damage or loss
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Ardent
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Adj. very enthusiastic, impassioned
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Palatable
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Adj. agreeable to thetaste or one's sensibilities; suitable for consumption
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Emaciated
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Adj. unnaturally thin
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Gnarled
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adj. knotted, twisted, lumpy
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Exult
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V. to rejoice greatly
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Spontaneous
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Adj. arising naturally; not planned or engineered in advance
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Assiduous
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Adj. persistent, attentive, diligent
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Omnipotent
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Adj. almighty, having unlimited power or authority
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Allocate
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V. to set apart or designate for a special purpose; to distribute
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Limpid
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Adj. clear, transparent, readily understood
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Sophomoric
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Adj. immature and over confident; conceited
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Brash
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Adj. prone to act in a hasty manner; impudent
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Poignant
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Adj. deeply affecting, touching; keen or sharp in taste or smell
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Copious
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Adj. abundant; plentiful; wordy, verbose
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Inkling
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n. a hint; a vague notion
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Capricious
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Adj. subject to whims or passing fancies
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