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16 Cards in this Set
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extremely bold or daring |
audacious |
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quality; severity of manner, life, etc.; sternness |
austerities |
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to implore urgently |
beseech |
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deceitfulness in speech or conduct, as by speaking or acting in two different people concerning the same matter; double dealing |
duplicity |
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to behave in a high-spirited, festive manner; make merry |
cavorting |
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a formal discussion of a subject in speech or writing |
discoursing |
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essential quality or character, as of the cosmos or one's own nature |
dharma |
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to settle securely or snugly. to cover or shelter; hide securely |
ensconced |
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utterly detestable; abominable; abhorrent |
exercrable |
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an act or instance of illumination |
illumination |
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disinclined or indisposed to believe; sceptical |
incredulous |
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to touch the forehead to the ground while kneeling, as an act of worship, reverence, apology |
kowtowing |
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a movement of the body expressing deep respect or deferential courtesy, as before a superior ; a bow, curtsy or other gesture |
obeisance |
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to cast (oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration |
prostrared |
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feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe |
reverence |
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state of being vacuous or without contents; vacancy; emptiness |
vacuity |
