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50 Cards in this Set
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beset (v./adj.)
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1) to attack from all sides; to surround
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clemency (n.)
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mercy; humaneness
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commodious (adj.)
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roomy; spacious
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compunction (n.)
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remorse; regret
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consecrate (v.)
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to make sacred; hallow; to set apart for a special purpose
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copious (adj.)
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abundant; plentiful; wordy; verbose
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covet (v.)
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to desire s.t. belonging to another
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crestfallen (adj.)
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discouraged; dejected
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demotic (adj.)
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pertaining to common people
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destitute (adj.)
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deprived of the necessities of life
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dour (adj.)
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stern; unyielding; gloomy
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emissary (n.)
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a representative sent on a mission
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exult (v)
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to rejoice greatly; to be elated
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facile (adj.)
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easily done/attained; easily shown not sincerely felt
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factitious (adj.)
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artificial; manufactured
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gibe (v./n.)
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1) to utter taunting words
2) expression of scorn |
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imbibe (v.)
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to drink; to take in; absorb
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indelible (adj.)
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no able to be erased/removed
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indemnity (n.)
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payment for damage/loss
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indomitable (adj.)
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unconquerable; refusing to yield
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infinitesimal (adj.)
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so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute
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wastrel (n.)
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spendthrift
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insuperable (adj.)
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incapable of being overcome
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inter (v.)
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to bury; commit to the earth; to cosign to oblivion
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loll (v.)
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to act in a lazy manner; to lounge
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manumit (v.)
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to release from slavery/servitude
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martinet (n.)
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a strict disciplinarian
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nondescript (adj.)
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ordinary, not outstanding; not easily classified
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panacea (n.)
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remedy for all illnesses; cure-all
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panoply (n.)
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wide-ranging and impressive array/display
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plod (v.)
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to walk heavily/slowly
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remiss (adj.)
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careless
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repose (v./n.)
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1) to rest; lie; place
2) relaxation |
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revel (v.)
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to take great pleasure in
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skulk (v.)
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to move around stealthily
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sojourn (n./v.)
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1) temporary stay
2) to stay for a time |
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somnolent (adj.)
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sleepy; drowsy
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stately (adj.)
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majestic; dignified
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stultify (v.)
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to make ineffective/useless
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temerity (n.)
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rashness; reckless boldness
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tepid (adj.)
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unenthusiastic; lukewarm
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uncanny (adj.)
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wild; mysterious
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unkempt (adj.)
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not combed; untidy
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vanguard (n)
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leading most position
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venial (adj.)
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easily excused
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vivacious (adj.)
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lively; full of spirit
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whet (v.)
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to sharpen
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winnow (v./n.)
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to blow/fan on; to subject to some process of separation/distinguishing; to flap/flutter
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abet (v.)
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to encourage; assist; aid; support
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abstemious (adj.)
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moderate; sparing; characterized by abstinence/self discpline
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