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23 Cards in this Set
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Dissemble |
Conceal ones true motives, feelings, or beliefs |
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Censure |
Express severe disapproval of someone or something typically in a formal statement |
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Precept |
A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought |
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Illicit |
Forbidden by laws, rules or customs |
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Dote |
Be extremely or uncritically fond of or be silly of; feeble minded from old age |
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Zeal |
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit or a cause or an objective |
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Relish |
Great enjoyment |
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Scruples |
A feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action |
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Machinations |
A scheming of crafty action or artful design intended to accomplish some usually evil end |
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Smitten |
Be strongly attracted to someone or something |
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Incensed |
Very angry, enraged |
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Affectation |
Behavior speech or writing that is artificial and designed to impress |
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Supplication |
The action of asking or begging for something earnestly or humbly |
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Discern |
Perceive or recognize |
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Preclude |
Prevent from happening |
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Eschew |
Deliberately avoid using |
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Presumptuous |
Failing to observe the limit of what is permitted or appropriate |
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Celestial |
Belonging/relating to heaven or the sky and astronomy |
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Reticent |
Not revealing ones thoughts and motives easily |
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Temerity |
Excessive confidence or boldness, audacity |
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Thwart |
Prevent someone from accomplishing something |
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Brazen |
Bold and without shame |
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Depraved |
Morally corrupt; wicked |
