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14 Cards in this Set
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To shackle, put in chains, restrain
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Fetter (v)
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Shackles used to bind someone's feet or ankles together
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Fetters (n)
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free or unhampered
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Unfettered
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Intentional obstruction, usually using prolonged speechmaking to delay legislative action
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Filibuster (n or v)
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An ornamental work, especially of delicate lacelike patterns; resembling such a pattern
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Filigree (n)
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To adorn
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Filigree (v)
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To sag or droop, to become spiritless, to decline
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Flag (v)
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Sarcastic, impertinent
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Flip (adj)
Flippant, flippancy |
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Flushed with color, ruddy, ornate
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Florid (adj)
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To demonstrate contempt for
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Flout (v)
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To stir up, incite, rouse
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Foment (v)
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Patience, willingness to wait
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Forbearance (n)
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To wade across the shallow part of a river or stream
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Ford (v)
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to refrain from
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Forbear
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