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22 Cards in this Set
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desecrate ('des e krat)
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(v.) to commit acrilege, treat irreverently; to contaminate pollute
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cars,
deteriorate |
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inconsequential
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(adj.) trifling, unimportant
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cons important to pay attention to
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concoct (kan 'kakt)
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(v.) to prepare by combining ingredience, make up (as a dish); to devise, invent, fabricate
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inpromptu,
stew, cun up with |
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disconcert (dis ken 'sert)
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(v.) to confuse; to disturb the composure of
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discombable
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cadaverous (ke 'dav er es)
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(adj.) pale, gaunt, resembling a corpse
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devour,
peal away the color |
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grandiose ('gran de os)
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(adj.) grand in an impressive or stately way; marked by pompus affectation or grandeur, absurdely exagerated
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debase (di 'bas)
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(v.) to lower in quality or character: to degrade. adulterate; to cause to deteriorate
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destroy,
deteriorate |
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beneficent (be 'nef e sent)
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(adj.) performing acts of kindness or charity; conferring benefits, doing good
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beneful
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crass (kras)
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(adj.) coarse, unfeeling, stupid
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ass,
crap, rock |
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desist (di 'zist)
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(v.) to cease doing something, to stop, forbear
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stop
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austere (o ster)
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(adj.) severe or stern in manner, simple plain, harsh or sour in flavor
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stre-n
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redoubtable (ri 'dau te bel)
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(adj.) inspiring fear or awe: illustrious,
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in-trouble
doubting if somethings safe |
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infraction (in 'frak shen)
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(n.) a breaking of a law or obligation
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in-trouble
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pillage ('pil ij)
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(v.) to rob of goods by open force ( as in war ) plunder
(n.) the act of looting, booty |
vickings,
pirates |
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vulnerable ('vel ner e bel)
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(adj.) open to attack; capable of being wounded or damaged;unprotected
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open-toed shoe
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stipend ('sti pend)
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(n.) a fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
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salary
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prate (prat)
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(v.) to talk a great deal foolishly or aimlessly
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maria
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restitution (res te 'tu shen)
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(n.) the act of restoring someone/thingto the rightful owner or to the former state or position; making good for loss or damage
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rest-ore something
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punctilious (penk 'til e es)
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(adj.) very careful or exact; paying close attention to detail etiquette
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punctual
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stalwart ('stol wert)
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(adj.) strong and sturdy; brave
(n.) a brave, strong person; a strong supporter uncompromising position |
sturdy
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reprove (ri 'pruv)
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(v.) to find fault with, scold, rebuke
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mitigate ('mit e gat)
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(v.) to make milder softer, to moderate in force or intensity
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make easier
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