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41 Cards in this Set
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1. Vigil
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a watch kept during normal sleeping hours
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2. Acute
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Having a sharp point or tip
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3. Unkempt
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not properly maintained, disorderly
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4. Resume
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to begin or take up again after interruption
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5. Morose
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suddenly melancholy or gloomy
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6. Resolutely
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firm and determined
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7. Indignant
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characterized by anger
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8. Ponder
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to reflect on
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9. Obstinate
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difficult to manage or control
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10. Feign
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to give a false appearance
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11. Whim
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a sudden idea
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12. Endeavor
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a purposeful exercise
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13. Ominous
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menacing, threatening
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14. Relinquish
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to retire from, to give up or abandon
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15. Grimace
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a contortion of the face expressing pain
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16. Immortal
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never to be forgotton
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17. Seige
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a prolonged peiod
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18. Interminable
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endless
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19. Emit
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to give or send out
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20. Devout
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displaying reverence
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21. Indulge
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to yeild to the desires of
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22. Consent
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to be of the same mind or opinion
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23. Forlorn
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appearing sad or lonely
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24. Obstruct
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to block or fill with an obstacle
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25. Lament
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to express grief for
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26. Aversion
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avoiding something because it was unpleasant or painful
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27. Tolerate
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to recognize and respect
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28. Trepidation
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a state of alarm or dread
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29. Bewilder
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to confuse
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30. Simultaneously
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happening or existing at the same time
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31. Intent
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an aim or a purpose
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32. Restraint
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loss of freedom
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33. Abrupt
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unexpectedly sudden
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34. Benign
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gentle and mild
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35. Oculist
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a physican who treats eye disease
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36. Commence
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to begin or start
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37. Impudence
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unwise or indiscreet act
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38. Stammer
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to speak with involuntary repetitions
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39. Falter
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To speak hesitatingly, stammer
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40. Contention
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to strive to win
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41. Vanity
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excessive pride in one's actions
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