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25 Cards in this Set
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daunting
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intimidating
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feral
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savage, wild, untamed
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abhor
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to hate. loathe
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destitute
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impoverished
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abject
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of the mostmiserable or contmptible kind
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domicile
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a residence, a home
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derelcit
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run-down, abandoned
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defunct
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no longer used or existing
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requisition
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a demand for goods, often by an authority
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renovate
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to restore, return to orignal state
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affluent
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rich, wealthy
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raze
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to demolish
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reprehensible
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deserving of criticism
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dilapidated
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in a state of disrepair
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exacerbated
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to make violent, intnse
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pacify
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to sooth, ease
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allay
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to sooth, assuage
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assuage
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to ease, pacify
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anxiety
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uneasiness
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sedate
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to calm, soothe
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sobriety
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moderation from excess, or calm tranquility
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agoraphobia
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an abnormal fear of open or public places
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claustrophobia
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an abnormal fear of closed or crowded spaces
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diaphanous
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transparent, lightly, airy
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harrowing
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aganizing, distressing
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