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25 Cards in this Set
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wanton (adj.)
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lewd; bawdy; causing sexual excitement |
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loathsome (adj.)
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disgusting
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jaunt (n.)
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a short journey taken for pleasure
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knave (n.)
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a male servant
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scurvy (adj.)
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contemptible or disgusting
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insolent (adj.)
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contemptuous in speech or conduct; overbearing; haughty
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mar (v.)
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spoil or injure
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jest (n.)
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prank; a comic incident
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lament (v.)
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to express sorrow; to mourn
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chide (v.)
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to voice disapproval; to scold
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frank (adj.)
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sincere; honest
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appertaining (v.)
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to belong or connected as a rightful part
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submission (n.)
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humble or compliant response
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consort (v.)
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unite; associate
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rite (n.)
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ceremonial act or actions
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tedious (adj.)
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tiresome; boring
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eloquence (n.)
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persuasive discourse
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torment (n.)
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torture or anguish or the mind or body
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fain (adj.)
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being obliged or compelled
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tidings (n.)
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a piece of news
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predicament (n.)
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a difficult, perplexing, or trying situation
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digress (v.)
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to turn away from the subject at hand
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revel (v.)
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to take intense satisfaction in
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discord (n.)
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lack of agreement or harmony
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absolved (v.) |
to free from obligation |
