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20 Cards in this Set
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quarry
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the object of a hunt, prey
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condone
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to overlook, forgive, or disregard
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droll
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amusingly odd or comical
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stamina
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physical or moral strength; endurance
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disarming
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removing or overcoming supicion; inspiring confidence
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repast
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meal
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amenity
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something that adds to one's comfort or convenience
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cultivated
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educated and cultured
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grisly
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horrible, ghastly
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gargoyle
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an ornamental figure in the shape of a bizarre, monstrous creature
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imperative
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absolutely necessary
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deplorable
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deeply regrettable; unfortunate
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affable
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friendly, pleasant, and easy to talk to
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solicitously
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with an expression of care or concern
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tangible
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capable of being touched or felt; having actual form and substance
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elude
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to escape, especially by means of daring, cleverness, or skill
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zealous
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intensely devoted and enthusiastic
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scruple
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an uneasy feeling arising from one's conscience or principles
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uncanny
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so remarkable as to seem supernatural
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debacle
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disastrous defeat, rout
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