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20 Cards in this Set
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Adjure |
to command solemnly, to make someone promise to do something under oath
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Adroitly
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deftly, skillfully
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Largesse
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hospitality, generosity
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Entreated
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implored, begged
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Peril
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danger, risk, threat
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Interred
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in the ground, buried in the earth
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Fervent
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enthusiastic, eager, passionate
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champion
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to defend or to uphold
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dais
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raised platform for public speaking
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feeble
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physically or mentally weak
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undaunted
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not afraid or deterred by the prospect of defeats, loss, or failure
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countenance
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face, facial expression
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tryst
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secret meeting, specially between lovers
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demure
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coy, shy ,modest ,reserved
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gisarme
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two bladed battle-axe
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swoon
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to faint from being overwhelmed or excited
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quailed
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to cower or show fear
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behoove
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to be appropriate or right for the occasion
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vice
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immoral habits or crimes, sins
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penance
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self-punishment, reparation, repentance |
