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20 Cards in this Set
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abase
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to lower in esteem
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actuate
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to move to action
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avert
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to turn aside, turn away: prevent
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boorish
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rude, clusmy
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brunt
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the main impact, force, or burden
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combatant
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a fighter, engaged in fighting
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dormant
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inactive; in a state of suspension; sleeping
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dubious
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causing uncertainy or suspicion; in a doubtful or uncertain state of mind
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harangue
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te deliever a loud ranting speech; a loud speech
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harry
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to make a destructive raid on; to torment, harass
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impenitend
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not feeling remorse or sorrow for errors or offence
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knave
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a tricky unprincipled or deceitful fello
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legion
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a large military force;any large group or number
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liberality
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generosity, gererous act; breadth of mind or outlook
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plaintiff
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one who begins a lawsuit
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probe
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to examine, invistage throroughly
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protract
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to draw out or lengthen in space or time
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quarry
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to cut or take from; a quarry; a place from which stone is taken
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spurn
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to refuse with scorn, disdain
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subterfuge
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an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something
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