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20 Cards in this Set
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abhor
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to regard with extreme distaste
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ambuscade
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ambush
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blandishment
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action or speech that flatters, coaxes, or entices
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cajole
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to persuade by flattery or promises
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compunction
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uneasiness or hesitation about the righteousness of an action
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conjecture
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guess or speculation
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cuckold
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husband of an unfaithful wife
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importunate
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urgent or persistent
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impunity
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exemption from punishment
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incorrigible
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bad beyond reform
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insolent
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boldly rude or disrespectful
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obstinate
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adhering firmly or perversely to one's opinion or purpose
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prevaricate
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to speak falsely or misleading
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prodigious
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extraordinary in size / amount
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prowess
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exceptional bravery
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raiment
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fancy clothing
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reconnoiter
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to scout out
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ribald
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vulgar or indecent speech
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supplicate/suppliant
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one who needs assitance or help
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wily
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full of crafty, cunning
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