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15 Cards in this Set
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admonish
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To warn. To criticize gently.
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aghast
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Struck with horror; shocked
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annihilate
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To destroy completely; to reduce to utter ruin.
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benefactor
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A person who provides help, especially by giving money.
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bestow
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To give as an honor; to present as a gift.
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devious
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Having many twists and turns; winding. Sneaky; not frank or honest.
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devoid
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Lacking; empty; entirely without.
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heed
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To pay attention to.
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mortal
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A human being, especially as contrasted with a god. Of or relating to human beings. Causing death; fatal.
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muse
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To think about in a quiet, careful way.
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pioneer
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A person who goes before others and opens the way for them to follow.
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plague
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A deadly disease that spreads rapidly from person to person.
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subside
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To sink to a lower level. To become quieter or less active.
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unwitting
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Not done on purpose; unintended.
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wrath
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Forceful anger; fury
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