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20 Cards in this Set
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hoarse
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having a vocal tone characterized by weakness of intensity and excessive breathing; husky
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dire
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warning of or having dreadful or terrible consequences; calamitious
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compunction
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a feeling of uneasiness or anxiety of the conscience caused by regret for doing wrong or causing pain
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sovereign
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having supreme rank, power, or authority
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shoal
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a place where a sea, river, or other body of water is shallow
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chalice
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a drinking cup or goblet
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cherubim
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a member of the second order of angels, often represented as a beautiful rosy-cheeked child with wings
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ambition
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an earnest desire for some type of achievement or distinction, as power, honor, fame, or wealth, and the willingness to strive for its attainment
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esteem
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favorable opinion or judgement; respect or regard
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wassail
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liquor for drinking and wishing health to others on festive occasions
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mettle
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courage and fortitude
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undaunted
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undismayed; not discouraged; not forced to abandon purpose or effort
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clamor
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a loud uproar, as from a crowd of people
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summons
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an authoritative command, message, or signal by which one is summoned
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repose
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rest or sleep
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entreat
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beg, plead
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allegiance
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loyalty
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fatal
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deadly
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palpable
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readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived
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Hecate
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goddess of Witchcraft
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