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20 Cards in this Set
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pertinent
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relating directly and significantly to the matter at hand; relevant
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delete
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to strike out or remove
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anthem
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a song, as of praise, devotion, or patriotism
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goad
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a stick with a pointed or electrically charged end, for driving cattle, oxen,
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esteem
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to regard highly or favorably; regard with respect or admiration:
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trilogy
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a series or group of three plays, novels, operas, etc., that, although individually complete, are closely related in theme, sequence, or the like.
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emphatic
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uttered, or to be uttered, with emphasis; strongly expressive.
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enmity
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a feeling or condition of hostility; hatred; ill will; animosity; antagonism.
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austere
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severe in manner or appearance; uncompromising; strict; forbidding
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irascible
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easily provoked to anger; very irritable
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envelop
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to wrap up in or as in a covering
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nondescript
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undistinguished or uninteresting; dull or insipid
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dedicate
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to set apart and consecrate to a deity or to a sacred purpose
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carcass
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the dead body of an animal
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tycoon
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a businessperson of great wealth and power; magnate.
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aerie
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the nest of a bird of prey, as an eagle or a hawk.
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raucous
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rough; hoarse
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ashen
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extremely pale; drained of color; pallid
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cudgel
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a short, thick stick used as a weapon; club
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languish
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to be or become weak or feeble; droop; fade
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