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18 Cards in this Set
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bequeath
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verb
to leave to or pass on to, as in a will |
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chide
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verb
to scold, blame, or reprimand |
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derision
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noun
scorn, mockery, contempt |
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entreat
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verb
to beg |
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rebuke
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verb
to scold, reprimand, tell somebody off |
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recompense
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noun
payment |
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sojourn
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verb
to stay somewhere for a while (temporarily) |
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spurn
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verb
to reject, snub |
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discourse
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noun
conversation, discussion |
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enmity
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noun
hostility, antagonism |
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paragon
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noun
model of perfection |
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amends
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noun
something done to make up for a fault or mistake |
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audacious
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adjective
bold, daring |
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gait
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noun
manner of walking (the way someone walks) |
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premeditated
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adjective
planned, intentional |
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reprehend
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verb
to find fault with |
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satire
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noun
literary word exposing human shortcomings to ridicule and scoren; a piece of writing that makes fun of humans and their faults; spoof |
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transfigure
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verb
to change, transform |
