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41 Cards in this Set
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deign (v)
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to condescend to give or offer
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bark (n)
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a small sailing ship
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rapt (adj)
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wholly absorbed
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surmise (n)
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a thought or idea based on scanty evidence
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interim (n)
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an intervening time (interval)
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recompense (n)
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an equivalent or a return for something done, suffered, or given
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harbinger (n)
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sign of something to come
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chastise (v)
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to inflict punishment on
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surcease (n)
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a temporary respite or end
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adage (n)
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a saying often in metaphorical form that embodies a common observation
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mettle (n)
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spirit
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largess (n)
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gifts
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palpable (adj)
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obvious
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surfeited (adj)
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an intemperate or immoderate indulgence in something (as food or drink) drunken
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equivocate (v)
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to use misleading language especially with intent to deceive
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lechery (n)
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inordinate indulgence in sexual activity
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lees (n)
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dregs
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suborn (v)
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bribe
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posterity (n)
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all future generations
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verity (n)
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the quality or state of being true or real
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parricide (n)
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one that murders his or her father, mother, or a close relative
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rancor (n)
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bitter deep-seated ill will
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sundry (adj)
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miscellaneous, various
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lave (v)
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wash
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jocund (adj)
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marked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness
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nonpareil (n)
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an individual of unequaled excellence
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homage (n)
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expression of high regard
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resolute (adj)
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bold, steady
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pernicious (adj)
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highly injurious or destructive
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judicious (adj)
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having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment
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redress (v)
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to set right
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abjure (v)
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to reject solemnly
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anon (adv)
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after a while, later
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sanctity (n)
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the quality or state of being holy or sacred
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upbraid (v)
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to criticize severely
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taint (v)
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become infected
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epicure (n)
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one devoted to sensual pleasure
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raze (v)
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erase
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censure (n)
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judgment
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arbitrate (v)
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decided
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usurper (n)
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one that seizes and holds (as office, place, or powers) in possession by force or without right
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