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18 Cards in this Set
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assuage
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to make milder or less severe
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verb
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piety
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reverence for god or devote fulfillment
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noun
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taciturn
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**********untalkative
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adj
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predilection
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a tendency to think favorably of something
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noun
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nebulous
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hazy, vague, or confused
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adj
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conceded
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acknowledges truth, admit opponents victory
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verb
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illicit
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not permitted or authorized
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adj
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vexation
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the act of being annoying or irritating
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noun
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auspicious
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favorable
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adj
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tacit
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understood without being openly expressed
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adj
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asinine
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stupid, unintelligent, silly
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adj
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prowess
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exceptional or superior ability
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noun
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ascertain
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to find out defiantly
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verb
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aberration
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deveration from what is common, normal, or right
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noun
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altercation
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a heated or noisy quarrel/fight
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noun
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acrimonious
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castic or bitter in nature
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adj
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impudent
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characterized by boldness
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adj
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temerity
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reckless boldness; rashness
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noun
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