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25 Cards in this Set
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partisan
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a shafted weapon of the 16th and 17th century having a spear with a pair of curbed lobes at the base
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pernicious
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harmful
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covert
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secret
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portent
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an indication or omen of something about to happen
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galling
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irritating
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muting
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silent
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toil
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hard and continuous work
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tyrant
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a sovereign or other ruler who uses power oppressively or unjustly
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defiance
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a daring or bold resistance to authority or to any opposing force
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transgression
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violation of law
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propagate
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to multiply or reproduce
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vexed
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annoyed
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exquisite
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of special beauty or charm, or rare and appealing excellence as a face.
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accord
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harmony or agreement
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marred
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to damage or spoil
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perilous
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risk
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lineament
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feature or detail of the face, body or figure
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wanton
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without regard
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visage
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aspect, appearance
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virtuous
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conforming to moral principles
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disparge
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to degrade
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profane
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irreligious
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solemnity
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along; primary.
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prodigious
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extraordinary, wonderful, or marvelous
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nuptial
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marriage
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