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20 Cards in this Set
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Conjure
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verb make (something) appear unexpectedly or seemingly from nowhere as if by magic
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Invocation
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noun. serious request
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Perjury
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noun. lying under oath
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Repose
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noun peace of mind
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Herald
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noun An official messenger bringing news. A person or thing viewed as a sign that something is about to happen
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Bewitch
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verb Enchant and delight (someone)
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Enmity
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noun Deep-seated, often mutual hatred
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Variable
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changeable
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Idolatry
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noun extreme admiration, love, or reverence for something or someone
we must not allow our idolatry of art to obscure issues of political significance. |
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Perverse
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Adjective marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict.
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Procure
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verb obtain (something), with care or effort
he persuaded a friend to procure him a ticket |
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Rite
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noun a religious ceremony or act
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Alliance
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noun a union formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations
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Lamentable
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adjective unfortunate; regrettable :
her open prejudice showed lamentable immaturity. |
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Courteous
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adjective polite
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a “monger”
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a person who promotes a specified activity, situation, or feeling,
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confound
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verb amaze or contradict
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discourse
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verb engage in conversation
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means
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noun method
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fain
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adj. gladly
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