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42 Cards in this Set
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novelty
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state or quality of being new or unique
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commodity
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something of use, advantage, or value
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atrocity
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state of being atrocious (extremely wicked, cruel, or brutal)
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pilfer
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to steal, especially in small quantities
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martyred
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someone who endures great suffering on behalf of any belief, principle, or cause
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parchment
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a manuscript or document on such material
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congenitally
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having by nature or specified character
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orthodox
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of, pertaining to, or conforming to the approved form of any doctrine, philosophy, ideology, etc
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whimsical
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given to whimsy (extravagant) or fanciful notions
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singular
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unusual, strange, odd, one
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emancipation
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the act of emancipating (to free from restraining)
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sage
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a profoundly wise person
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interned
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to hold within a country until the termination of war
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restitution
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compensation for loss, damage, or injury caused
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heresy
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a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion
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decorous
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characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct
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riffled
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to turn hastily; flutter and shift
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gaudy
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brilliantly or excessively showy
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corrugated
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bended into folds; wrinkled
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rapt
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deeply engrossed or absorbed
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serene
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calm, peaceful, tranquil, clear, or fair
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pungent
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sharply affecting the organs of smell
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brandish
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to shake or wave
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lief
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gladly, willingly
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truculent
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fierce, cruel, brutal
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extricate
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to free, release, or liberate
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spirochete
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any of various spiral-shaped motile bacteria
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chancre
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the initial lesion of syphilis and other infectious diseases
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convalescence
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the gradual recovery of health and sickness after illness
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equivalent
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equal in value, measure, force, effect, significance, etc
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rube
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an unsophisticated person from a rural area; a hick
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amiable
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having or showing pleasant, good-natured qualities; friendly
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retinue
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a body of retainers in attendance upon an important personage; suite
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portcullis
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a strong grating made to slide along vertical grooves at the side of a gateway to prevent passage
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varlet
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an attendant or servant; a page who serves a knight
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deference
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respectful submission or yielding to the opinion or will of another
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credentials
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evidence of authority, status, rights, or entitlement to privileges
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cliche
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a stereotyped expression; usually expressing a popular or common thought or idea
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eloquent
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having the power of fluent, forceful, or appropriate speech
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fraught
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filled with
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liquidate
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to convert assets into cash by selling them on the open market
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malinger
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to pretend illness, especially to avoid work
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