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20 Cards in this Set
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Crucible |
(n) A place or occasion of severe test or trial |
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Overture |
(n) an introduction to something more substantial |
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Theocracy |
(n) a system of government in which priests rule in the name of god |
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Dissembling |
(v) to conceal ones true motives, feelings, or beliefs |
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Propriety |
(n) the details or rules of behavior conventionally considered to be correct |
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Trafficked |
(v) deal or trade in something illegal |
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Conjure |
(v) to make something appear unexpectedly or seemingly from nowhere as if by magic. |
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Providence |
(n) the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power |
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Demonic |
(adj) of, resembling, or characteristic of demons or evil spirits |
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Vindictive |
(adj) having or showing a strong unreasoning desire for revenge |
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Corroborating |
(v) confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding |
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Supernatural |
(adj) of a manifestation or event; attributed to some force beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature |
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Abyss |
(n) a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm |
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Calumny |
(n) the making of false and defamatory statements in order to damage someone's reputation; slander |
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Covenanted |
(v) agree, especially by lease, deed, or other legal document |
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Iniquity |
(n) immoral or grossly unfair behavior |
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Bewildered |
(v) to cause someone to become perplexed and confused |
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Defamation |
(n) the action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander |
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Diametrically |
(adv) with reference to opposition- completely; directly |
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Inculcation |
(n) to impress something upon the mind of another by frequent instruction or repetition; instill |
