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14 Cards in this Set
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Reprisal
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Retaliation for an injury with the intent of inflicting at least as much injury in return.
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facetious
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adj : cleverly amusing in tone; "a bantering tone"; "facetious remarks"; "tongue-in-cheek advice
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audacity
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Fearless daring; intrepidity.
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phoenix
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bird from hell
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Intimidation
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To make timid; fill with fear.
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condone
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To overlook, forgive, or disregard (an offense) without protest or censure
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Disdain
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To regard or treat with haughty contempt; despise. See Synonyms at despise.
To consider or reject as beneath oneself |
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Literal
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Being in accordance with, conforming to, or upholding the exact or primary meaning of a word or words.
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Conspicuous
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Attracting attention, as by being unusual or remarkable; noticeable
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Eccentric
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Departing from a recognized, conventional, or established norm or pattern.
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Admonish
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To counsel (another) against something to be avoided; caution.
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Aghast
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Struck by shock, terror, or amazement.
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Vacuous
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Devoid of matter; empty.
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Bleak
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Providing no encouragement; depressing: a bleak prospect.
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