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32 Cards in this Set
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Inured
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V-used as
Adj-accustomed (to something difficult or painful) |
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Increments
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n
small increases |
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recoiled
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v
drew back in fear, surprise, or disgust |
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paramount
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adj
supreme; dominant |
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annhiliate
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v
destroy; demolish |
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irrevocable
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adj
irreversible; incabable of being canceled or undone |
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immutable
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adj
unchangeable; never changing or varying |
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ponderous
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adj
heavy and slow-moving |
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ineffably
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adv
indescribably; inexpressibly |
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denizens
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n
inhabitants or occupants |
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pensive
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adj.
dreamily thoughtful |
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dubious
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adj
doubtful; not sure |
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antipathy
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n
feeling of hatred; powerful and deep dislike |
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filial
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adj.
pertaining to or due from a son or daughter |
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conspicuous
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adj. obvious or easy to see
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concussion
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n
powerful shock or impact |
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quizzical
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adj
puzzled; questioning |
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pedantically
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adv
with undue attention to trivial points of scholarship |
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bibliophile
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n
book lover or collector |
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misanthropy
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n
hatred or mistrust of people |
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contrivance
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n
artificial arrangement; invention, plan, or mechanical device |
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derisive
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adj.
mocking |
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supplicating
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v used as adj
appealing humbly and earnestly as if in prayer |
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placidly
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adv
calmly; in an undisturbed way |
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perversity
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n
stubborn opposition or contrariness |
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reproach
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n
blame; expression of disapproval |
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dilligently
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adv
in a steady, careful, and hard-working manner |
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negligently
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adv.
carelessly; in a nerglectful or indifferent manner |
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absolved
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v
freed from guilt, blame, or responsibility |
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sidle
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v
to move sideways, especially in a shy or sneaky manner |
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doctrines
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n
principles; teachings; beliefs |
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rifling
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v
searching thoroughly or in a rough manner |
