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24 Cards in this Set
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struck by shock or terror
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aghast
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to attack from all sides
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beset
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carefree, lacking concern
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blithe
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lacking adult maturity
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callow
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to scold as to correct, reprimand
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chide
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to treat indulgently, baby
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coddle
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causing extreme irritation
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galling
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to perfect, improve
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honed
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a hindrance or obstruction
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impediment
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notorious, having a bad reputation
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infamous
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impossible to satisfy
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insatiable
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a cry of sorrow or grief
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lamentation
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insincerely emotional
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maudlin
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courage and fortitude
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mettle
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made to feel uncomfortable or embarassed
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mortified
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a devout act, thought, or statement
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piety
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a question
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query
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to search
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rack
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to disapprove of, criticize
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reproached
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to inflict a heavy blow upon
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smote
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free from disturbance, peacefully
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tranquilly
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commotion of a large crowd
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tumult
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uninjured or unharmed
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unscathed
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worthy of reverence
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venerable
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