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26 Cards in this Set
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Reverberation
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a reechoed or resounded noise.
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Alteration
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a change.
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Tumultuous
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making a loud, confused noise; uproarious.
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Phantasm
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a figment of the imagination; an illusion or apparition.
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Asunder
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Apart; divided.
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Fissure
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A long, narrow opening or line of breakage made by cracking or splitting, esp. in rock or earth.
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Acute
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(of a bad, difficult, or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) Present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.
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Impromptu
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Done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed.
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Counterpart
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A person or thing closely resembling another, especially in function
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Tempest
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A violent windy storm.
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Pallor
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An unhealthy pale appearance.
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Cataleptic
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A condition characterized by lack of response to external stimuli and by muscular rigidity, so that the limbs remain in whatever position they are placed. It is known to occur in a variety of physical and psychological disorders, such as epilepsy and schizophrenia.
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Abhorrence
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A feeling of repulsion; disgusted loathing.
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Sheathed
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Encase (something) in a close-fitting or protective covering.
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Fortnight
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A period of two weeks.
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Enshrouded
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Envelop completely and hide from view.
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Hypochondriac
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A person who is abnormally anxious about their health
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Gossamer
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A fine, filmy substance consisting of cobwebs spun by small spiders, which is seen esp. in autumn.
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Sentience
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awareness: state of elementary or undifferentiated consciousness
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Awe
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A feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder.
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Luminous
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Bright or shining.
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Appellation
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A name or title.
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Cadaverousness
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of or like a cadaver; esp., pale, ghastly, or gaunt and haggard.
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Trepidation
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A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.
Trembling motion. |
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Countenance
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A person's face or facial expression
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Gaunt
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Lean and haggard, esp. because of suffering, hunger, or age.
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