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15 Cards in this Set
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Conflagration p. 21
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A destructive fire, usually an extensive one
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Invectives p. 30
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Denunciatory or abusive language or abusive expression
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Antechambers p. 34
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A smaller room serving as an entryway into a larger room
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Interspersed p. 35
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To distribute among other things at intervals
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Harangued p. 38
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A scolding or a long or intense verbal attack; diatribe
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Colic p. 39
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A paroxysm of acute abdominal pain localized in a hollow organ and often caused by spasm, obstruction, or twisting
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Lulled p. 40
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To cause to sleep or rest; soothe or calm
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Veritable p. 44
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Being truly so called; real or genuine
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Pittance p. 48
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A small amount or share
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Infirmary p. 51
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A place for the care of the infirm, sick, or injured; hospital or facility serving as a hospital
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Imprudent p. 54
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Unwise, indiscreet, ill-advised
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Benediction p. 67
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An utterance of good wishes
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Dysentery p. 78
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An infectious disease marked by inflammation and ulceration of the lower part of the bowels
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Automatons p. 85
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A self-operating machine or mechanism, especially a robot
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Sustain p. 85
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To support, hold, or bear up from below; bear the weight of, as a structure
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