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12 Cards in this Set
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Talisman (n) |
An object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune |
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Polyglot (adj) |
Speaking or writing several languages; multilingual |
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Revere (v) |
To regard with respect; tinged with awe |
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Vortex (n) |
A mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind |
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Hoodoo (n) |
Something believed to bring bad luck |
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Erratic (adj) |
Deviating from usual or proper course in conduct or opinion |
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Frantic (adj) |
Desperate or wild with excitement, passion, fear, pain, etc; frenzied |
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Impel (v) |
Drive, force, or erge someone to do something |
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Cacophony (n) |
A harsh discordance of sound |
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Frission (n) |
A sudden strong feeling of excitement or fear; a thrill |
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Inept (adj) |
Lacking in fitness or aptitude |
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Extricate (v) |
To free or remove from an entanglement |