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40 Cards in this Set
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Abomination |
An object of disgust, shame or dislike |
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Conjured |
Invoked unnatural or supernatural forces |
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Contention |
Disagreement; a claim made in debate |
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Deference |
Respect towards another’s opinion or interest |
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Innate |
A quality or characteristic you are born with; something integral or important; inherent |
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Licentious |
Sexually immoral; lacking moral or ethical restraint |
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Manifestation |
A sign; an indication of the existence of something |
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Paradox |
A statement or situation which is contradictory |
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Ame |
Impressive in size or amount |
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Vindictive |
Purposely hurtful or hateful |
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Ameliorate |
To improve to make better |
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Avid |
Eager for; dedicated to |
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Blasphemy |
Disrespect for God or other sacred things |
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Crone |
A derogatory term referring to a woman’s age or appearance |
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Pallor |
Hitting or swinging, violently |
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Indig |
Annoyance or anger over an unfairness towards someone or something |
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Pallor |
Paleness in complexion |
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Poppet |
A ragdoll |
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Vengeance |
Punishment in return for a wrongdoing |
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Wily |
Clever, deceitful |
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Abundant |
An excess amount |
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Auger |
A hand tool used to make holes |
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Deposition |
A witness’s testimony given under oath |
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Effrontery |
Shameless or arrogant behavior |
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Gait |
A way of walking, trotting like a horse |
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Imperceptible |
Unable to be perceived; tiny or insignificant |
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Incredulously |
Unbelievably |
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Plaintiff |
A person who brings a lawsuit against another |
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Vestry |
A room in a church where sacred objects are kept |
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Wrath |
Extreme anger; God’s punishment for sin |
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Agape |
With mouth open in astonishment |
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Beguile |
To charm or deceive |
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Cleave |
To faithfully cling to |
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Disputation |
A verbal disagreement, argument |
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Excommunication |
Exclusion from a church or group |
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Gaunt |
Excessively thin or withered |
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Gibbet |
A hanging post; gallows |
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Indictment |
A formal accusation before a jury |
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Reprieve |
Delay of punishment |
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Sibilance |
A hissing sound |
