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19 Cards in this Set
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malefactor
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a person who violates the law ; criminal
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peremptory
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leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal
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phantasmagoric
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marked by illusions or deceptive appearances as in a dream or creation of the imagination
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physiognomy
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depicting somebodies character based on physical appearance
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pillory
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a wooden framework errected on a post, with holes for securing the head and hands, fromerly used to expose an offender to public dersion
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sojourn
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a temporary stay, hotel
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sumptuary
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pertaining to, dealing with, or regulating expense or expenditure
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transgress
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to pass over or go beyond a limit or boundry
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evanescent
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vanishing, fading away, fleeting
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penitent
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feeling or expressing sorrow for sin or wrongdoing and disposed to atonement, repentment.
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auspicious
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promising success, favorable
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congenial
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agreeable, suitable or pleasing in nature or character
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contumely
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insulting display of contempt in words or actions ;humiliating treatment
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demeanor
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conduct, behavior, deportment, facial appearance
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discerning
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showing good or outstanding judgment and understanding
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lurid
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gruesome, horrible, revolting
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edifice
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a building, one of large size or imposing appearance
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efficancy
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capacity for producing the desired result or effect, effectiveness
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ignominious
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humiliating, disgraceful.
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