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20 Cards in this Set
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to lower in esteem, degrade; to humble
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abase
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to move to action; to impel
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actuate
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to turn aside, turn away; to prevent, avoid
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avert
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rude, unrefined; clumsy
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boorish
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the main impact, force, or burden
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brunt
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a fighter; engaged in fighting
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combatant
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inactive; in a state of suspension; sleeping
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dormant
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causing uncertainty or suspicion; in a doubtful or uncertain way
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dubious
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to deliver a loud, ranting speech; a loud speech
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harangue
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to make a destructive raid on; to torment; harass
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harry
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not feeling remorse or sorrow for errors or offenses
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impenitent
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a tricky, unprincipled, or deceitful fellow
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knave
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a large military force; any large group or number; many numerous
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legion
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generosity, generous act; breadth of mind or outlook
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liberality
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one who begins a lawsuit
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plaintiff
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to examine, investigate thoroughly; an investigation; a device used to explore or examine
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probe
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to draw out of; lengthen in space or time
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protract
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to cut or take from (or as if from) a quarry); a place from which stones is taken; something that is hunted or pursued
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quarry
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to refuse with scorn or disdain
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spurn
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an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something
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subterfuge
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