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30 Cards in this Set
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garner |
to gather, to acquire,to earn |
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crevice |
a narrow split, crack or fissure |
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appurtenance |
something extra, an appendage, an accessory |
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underscore |
to underline, to emphasize |
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serene |
calm, peaceful, tranquil, untroubled |
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fragmentary |
incomplete, disconnected, made up of fragments |
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dirge |
a funeral song |
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continuum |
a continuous whole without clear division into parts |
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astringent |
harsh,severe, withering |
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insurrection |
an act of open rebellion against authority, a revolt |
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shibboleth |
a slogan or catchword |
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voracious |
having a huge appetite, ravenously hungry |
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crescendo |
a gradual increase in the volume of sound |
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ingratiate |
to work to make yourself liked |
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noisome |
offensive or disgusting, stinking, noxious |
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obeisance |
a bow or curtsy, deep reverence |
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peregrination |
wandering, traveling, expedition |
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resplendent |
brilliantly shining, radiant, dazzling |
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blandishment |
flattery |
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affront |
insult, a deliberate act of disrespect |
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augur |
to serve as an omen or be a sign, to predictor foretell |
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ecclesiastical |
having to do with the church |
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fuel |
to stimulate, to ignite, to provide with fuel |
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interloper |
intruder, trespasser, unwanted person |
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patina |
surface discoloration caused by age and oxidation |
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stark |
utter, unmitigated, harsh, desolate |
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vanquish |
to conquer, overpower |
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dolt |
a stupid person, a dunce |
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entrepeneur |
an independent business person |
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gamut |
the full range (of something) |
