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17 Cards in this Set
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altruistic
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unselfish, concerned for others
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edifying
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to encourage intellectual, moral or spiritual improvement
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evanescent
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vanishing or likely to vanish like vapor
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fortitude
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strength allowing one to endure pain with courage
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fusillade
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discharge from a number of firearms/ fired in rapid succession
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harlequin
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one dress in patched or jubilant clothing for comical reasons
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imbecility
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great stupidity or foolishness
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incontinently
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unrestrained, not controlled
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penatrable
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capable of being penetrated
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peroration
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the concluding part of a speech, typically intended to inspire enthusiasm in the audience.
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pestiferous
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producing or breeding infectious diseases
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preeminently
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superior or noble above all others, outstanding
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repulsive
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causing repugnance or aversion, disgusting
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rudimentary
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elementary, of or relating to basic facts
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stanchions
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an upright pole, post, or support
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sustenance
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the supporting of life or health, maintenance of livelihood
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unfathomable
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difficult or impossible to understand, incomprehensible
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