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27 Cards in this Set
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abash
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to destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of
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austere
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morally strict
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derange
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to disturb the operation or functions of
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despondent
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feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
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disconcert
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to throw into confusion
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downcast
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low in spirit
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tribulation
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distress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution;
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languid
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lacking force or quickness of movement
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melee
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a confused struggle
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mischance
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bad luck
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misgiving
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a feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event
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morose
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having a sullen and gloomy disposition
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privation
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an act or instance of depriving
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recoil
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to fall back under pressure
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rue
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to feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
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accost
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to approach and speak to often in a challenging or aggressive way
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assent
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to agree to something especially after thoughtful consideration
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attest
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to affirm to be true or genuine;
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concord
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state of agreement
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consistent
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marked by harmony, regularity, or steady
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covet
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to wish for enviously
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credence
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mental acceptance as true or real
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fidelity
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the quality or state of being faithful
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liason
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a close bond or connection
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palaver
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a long parley usually between persons of different cultures or levels of sophistication
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plaudits
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an act or round of applause
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solidarity
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unity
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