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17 Cards in this Set
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throng |
a large,densely packed crowd of people or animals |
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edifice |
a building, especially a large, imposing one |
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indubitably |
in a manner that leave no possibility of doubt |
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solemnity |
the state or quality of being serious and dignified |
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venerable |
accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character |
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impropriety |
a failure to observe standards or show due honesty or modesty |
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evanescent |
soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence |
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ignominy |
public shame or disgrace |
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haughty |
arrogantly superior and disdainful |
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conspicuous |
standing out as to be clearly visible |
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endeavored |
try hard to achieve or do something |
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abate |
becoming less intense or widespread |
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visage |
a persons face, with reference to the form or proportions of the features |
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imperceptible |
impossible to perceive (understand) |
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sagacity |
the quality of being sagacious (showing or having good judgement) |
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obstinacy |
the quality of being obstinate or stubborn |
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exhort |
strongly encourage or urge someone to do something |
