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21 Cards in this Set
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lining
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leader sings a line and the congregation repeats it
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sordid
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gross,base,vile,dirty
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cynical
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critical, contemptuous of human nature
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Acquiescence
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consent, assent, agreement
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appeal
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a legal proceeding when a case is brought to a higher court
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amiable
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generally agreeable, friendly
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chiffarobe
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a chest of drawers
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furtive
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sneaky, secretive
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sulky
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moody, crabby
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mortification
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humiliation
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lining
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one person sings a line of a hymn and the congregation repeats it
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subpoena
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official written summons to appear in court
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acquit
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to discharge from accusation
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change of venue
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change of place where trial is held
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sluggish
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slow moving, lazy, idle
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feral
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wild, fierce, savage
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corroborating evidence
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confirming evidence, facts to strenghtne the case
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circuit solicitor
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lawyer who travels to different locations to prosecute
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placid
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peaceful, calm
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denunciatioon
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expression with strong disapproval
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akimbo
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with hands on hips and elbows bent outwards
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