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20 Cards in this Set
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awl
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a spiked tool used on leather
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spartan
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with out attention to detail
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absquatulate
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to run away quickly
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apostate
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a person who abandons long held religious views
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coquette
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a flirtatious woman
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insurrection
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a rebellion
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incumbent
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obligatory
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badinage
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teasing conversation
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rancor
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long lasting hatred
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entrance
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to cast a spell on, impress upon
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vindicate
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to clear from blame
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assail
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assault
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fusillade
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simultaneous firing of weapons
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despot
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a tyrant, harsh leader
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cordon
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blockade
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exiguity
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scanty. small
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deft
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Neat, Skillful
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disputatious
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Argumentative, fond of argument
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contrite
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filled with deep sorrow, remorse
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Pare
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cut away outer layer (like a fish)
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