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20 Cards in this Set
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Acquired |
Obtained possession of something |
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Altercation |
An angry dispute or quarrel |
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Compensation |
Something given to make up for something else |
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Contemptuously |
Showing contempt, scornfully |
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Ecclesiastical |
Having to do with the church or the clergy |
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Formidable |
Hard to overcome and deal with |
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Inconsistent |
Not consistent; not in agreement |
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Permanence |
Being permanent; lasting |
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Prerogative |
A right or privilege |
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Qualms |
Sudden, disturbing feeling of uneasiness |
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Edification |
Intellectual, spiritual, or moral improvement |
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Inaudible |
Not audible; cannot be heard |
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Indulged |
Gave into one's pleasures; had what one wanted |
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Obscure |
Not clearly expressed; hard to understand |
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Peculiarities |
Strange or unusual qualities |
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Penitentiary |
A prison for criminals |
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Perish |
To be destroyed; died |
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Placid |
Pleasantly calm or peaceful; quiet |
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Quarrel |
An angry dispute or disagreement |
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Resignation |
The act of resigning, withdrawing |
