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20 Cards in this Set
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Apparition
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noun; A supernatural appearance
of a person or thing, esp. a ghost; a specter or phantom; wrath |
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Lackadaisical
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adjective; Without interest, vigor, or determination; listless; lethargic
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Diatribe
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noun; A bitter, sharply abusive denunciation, attack or criticism
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Industrious(ly)
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adverb; Working energetically and devotedly; hard-working; diligent
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Reconnoiter
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verb; To inspect, observe, or survey in order to gain information for military purposes
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Contiguous
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adjective; Touching; in contact
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Pervade
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verb; To become spread throughout all parts
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Surreptitious(ly)
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adverb; Obtained, done, made, etc., by stealth; secret or unauthorized; clandestine
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Martyr
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noun; A person who willingly suffers death rather than renounce his or her religion
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Palatable
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adjective; Acceptable or agreeable to the mind or feelings
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Subjugated
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verb; To bring under complete control; conquer; master
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To predominate
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verb; To become the stronger or leading element or force
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To subside
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verb; To become quiet, less active, or less violent
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Agile
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adjective; Quick and well-coordinated in movement
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To depreciate
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verb; To lessen the value or price of; sale
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Prudence
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noun; Caution with regard to practical matters
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Truant
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noun; A student who stays away from school without permission
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Ecstatic
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adjective; To become very happy
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To adorn
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verb; To decorate or add beauty to
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Ardent
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adjective; Having, expressive of, or characterized by intense feeling
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