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37 Cards in this Set

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predilection
preexisting preference
ingratiating
charming or flattering
dissembling
disguising one's real nature or motives
calumny
false accusation, slander
inculcation
teaching by repetition and urging
propitiation
an action designed to soothe or satisfy a person
licentious
lacking moral restraint
pallor
paleness
ameliorate
make better
avidly
eagerly
base
low, mean
deference
courteous of regard or respect
theology
the study of religion
quail
cringe from
gingerly
cautiously
abomination
something that causes great horror or disgust
blasphemy
sinful act or remark
contentious
argumentative
deposition
the testimony of a witness made in open court but not under oath
imperceptible
barely noticeable
deferentially
very respectfully
anonymity
the condition of being unknown
prodigious
of great size, power, or extent
effrontery
shameless boldness
confounded
confused, dismayed
incredulously
skeptically
blanched
pale; whitened
agape
wide open
adamant
firm; unyielding
conciliatory
tending to soothe anger
beguile
trick
floundering
awkward struggling
retaliation
an act of returning injury or wrong
cleave
adhere, cling
sibilance
hissing sound
tantalized
tormented, frustrated
purged
cleansed