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20 Cards in this Set
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fortitude |
strength in the face of adversity or dificulty |
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tentative |
unsure, uncertain; not definite |
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petitioned |
formally drawn request made for something desired |
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morphodite |
a plant or animal with both male and female sex organs |
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curtness |
rudely brief in speech |
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obliquely |
in an oblique manner or direction |
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linotype |
composing machine producing lines of words or single strips of metal |
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affliction |
state of pain, distress, and grief |
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candid |
frank; outspoken; open and sincere |
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subtlety |
delicacy or nicety of a character or meaning |
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contorted |
twisted in a violent manner; distorted |
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browbeating |
to intimidate by overbearing looks or words |
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induced |
to lead or move by persuasion of influence |
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volition |
act of willing, choosing, or resolving |
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acquit |
to relieve from a charge of fault or crime |
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indignant |
feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure |
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exhilarated |
to enliven; invigorate |
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subjected |
case or force to undergo |
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tranquil |
free from commotion; peaceful |
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demise |
death or decease |
