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20 Cards in this Set
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Apparition (n) |
A ghost or ghostlike image if a person |
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Contempt (n) |
The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn |
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Contrition (n) |
The state of feeling remorseful and penitent |
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Theology (n) |
The study of the nature of God and religious belief |
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Conspiracy (n) |
A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful |
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Exaltation (n) |
A feeling or state of extreme happiness |
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Deposition (n) |
Removal from an office or position |
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Reprieve (v) |
Cancel or postpone a punishment |
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Fraud (n) |
A person or thing intended to deceive others |
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Plaintiff (n) |
A person who brings a case against another in a court of law |
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Indictment (n) |
A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime |
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Sarcasm (n) |
The use of irony to mock |
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Incredulous (adj) |
Unable to believe something |
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Purge |
Rid someone of an unwanted feeling |
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Vestry (n) |
A meeting of parishioners |
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Mimic (v) |
To imitate someone for the purpose of ridicule |
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Ameliorate (v) |
Make something bad, better |
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Trepidation (n) |
A feeling of fear or agitation that something may happen |
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Placidly (adj) |
To do something in a quiet and serene manner |
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Guile (n) |
Sly or cunning intelligence |
