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22 Cards in this Set
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consolation
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source of comfort
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seething
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angry, full of anger, boiling
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demeanor
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outward behavior, manner or appearance as it reflects on character
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compulsion
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force, an irresistible impulse
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intricate
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complex and difficult, containing many details
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glee
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great delight, song for unaccompanied voices
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demurely
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looking shyly modest
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conspicuous
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easily visible, attracting attention
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swarthy
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a dark complexion, weather-beaten
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bilious
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nauseated, nauseatingly unpleasant, disagreeable
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subsequently
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afterward, at a later time
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prematurely
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happening too soon, born too early
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shabby
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worn and threadbare, run down
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ubiquitous
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existing everywhere or seeming to be
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ensued
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followed closely after something as a result or consequence
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withered
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shrivel, fade away
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goblets
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pieces of stemware, large cups
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exulted
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to have been very happy, triumphant
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blithe
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cheerful and carefree, casual
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dismal
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depressing, hopeless, of poor quality
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grog
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hot alcoholic drink, usually rum and water with sugar
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abyss
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a large chasm or gorge, endless space, terrible situation; hell
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