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35 Cards in this Set
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virtually
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practically; nearly; almost
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iota
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a bit; extremely small amount
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resurrection
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rebirth
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broach
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introduce;raise for discussion
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disheveled
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disordered; untidy
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constitution
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the composition of something; make-up
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desiccated
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dried up
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bagered
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harassed
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vivacious
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attractively lively and animated
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benign
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gentle; kindly; friendly
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congestion
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blocked up with something
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oculist
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eye doctor
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parasol
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umbrella
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compunction
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a feeling of guilt that follows the doing of something bad; regret
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ravaged
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cause severe and extensive damage; ruined
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elude
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evade or escape from
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asylum
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mental institution
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impaired
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having a disability of a specified kind
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en route
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along the way
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temperance
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self-control; moderation or self-restraint
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almshouse
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institution for the poor
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contemplates
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have in mind as probable but not certain; considers
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gibberish
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meaningless speech or writting; nonsense
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bureau
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dresser
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interminably
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endlessly
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exile
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separation
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gleefully
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triumphantly joyful
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ruefully
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expressing with sorrow or regret
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diminished
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made smaller or less
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radical
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extreme
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tyrant
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person excercising power or comtrol in a cruel or unreasonable way
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inarticulate
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unable to speak
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painstakingly
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carefully
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boon
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a thing that is helpful or beneficial; a blessing
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trepidation
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showing fear or agitation about something that may happen
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