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18 Cards in this Set
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Personage (n)
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Well known
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The premiere was attended by no less a personage than the president himself.
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Beseech (v)
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To implore urgently, to beg
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My grandma beseeched the local bishop not to close their beloved church
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Blasphemy (v)
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To speak impiously (of God or sacred things)
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Blasphemy against the spirit, or the unpardonable sin, a sin so awesomely bad that it cannot be forgiven.
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Iridescent (adj)
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Colorful
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Iridescent eyeshadow is so pretty.
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Eclectic (adj)
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A mixture from various sources
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My music selection is very eclectic.
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Rouge (n)
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Blusher or a red powder or cream used to give color to the cheeks.
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Rouge is a very nice addition to the makeup collection.
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Hearth (n)
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A fireplace or the area in front of or surrounding a fireplace.
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Hearths are commonly mentioned in Christmas songs.
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Membrane (n)
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A outer covering
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The cell membrane is thin.
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Remnants (n)
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Remaining parts
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The remnants of the pizza were delicious.
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Pestilence (n)
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Any infectious fatal disease that is widespread or an evil influence or deliverer
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Pestilence caused by overcrowding in settlements had ravaged the classical world.
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Sagacious (adj)
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Someone or something with sound judgement
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The sagacious mouse knew that the danger passed when it no longer smelled the eagle.
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August (adj)
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Imposing and magnificent
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The august organ is sexy.
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Hue (n)
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The shade or tint of a color
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In "The Giver", there weren't any colors or hues in their world.
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Countenance (n)
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A look on a face that shows expression
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Be friendly with all and have a smiling countenance always.
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Visage (n)
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The form or structure of a person's face, or the person's facial expression
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The girl's visage showed that she was happy, but she was sad deep down inside of herself.
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Impetuosity (n)
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Done quickly and without care; hastily done
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His impetuosity resulted in him getting a D on the project.
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Prostrate (n, v)
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To lie or bend down in adoration
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Tyler prostrates on the floor whenever she sees Ms. Irwin.
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Dauntless (adj)
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Fearless
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Zach was dauntless when he wore my booty shorts over his pants.
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