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21 Cards in this Set
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Scathing
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witty attacks
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Pernicious
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Harmful
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Loathed
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Dislike greatly.
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Disdain
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Scorn
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Malevolently
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Evil, harmful
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Prudence
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govern and discipline oneself by reason
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Audacious
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Bold
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Subjugate
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bring under complete control; conquer
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Fetishes
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A cult that worships objects believed to have magical powers.
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Pious
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Having/showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God.
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Assiduous
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constant in application or effort
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Sordid
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filthy
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Vapid
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no liveliness or spirit; dull
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maxims
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general truths, fundamental principles, or rules of conduct
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languish
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become weak or worn out
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dexterity
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adroitness; grace in physical movement esp. with hands
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heretic
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believer who keeps religious opinions contrary to those accepted by his church or rejects their doctrines.
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contingent
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conditional
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irascible
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hot temper and easily provoked anger
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disconcerted
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perturb; ruffle; disturb the self-possession of
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abject
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miserable
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