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26 Cards in this Set
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Dichotomy
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a contrast between 2 things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different
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Despise
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feel contempt
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Contempt
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the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or deserving scorn
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Placate
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make (someone) less angry or hostile
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Androcentric
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centered on men
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Consolation
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the comfort received by a person after a loss of disappointment
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Trope
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a figurative or metaphorical use of a word or expression
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Beseech
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ask someone urgently and fervently to do or give something
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Malice
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the desire to harm someone; ill will
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Sly
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having deceitful nature
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Serpent
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a sly person, especially one who exploits a position of trust in order to betray it
(the Serpent) a biblical name for Satan |
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Cognizant
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having knowledge or awareness
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Quell
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1. put and end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force
2. suppress (a feeling) |
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Feign
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pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury)
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Contrition
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the state of feeling remorseful [deep regret or guilt] and penitent
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Remorse
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deep regret or guilt for a wrong
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Deed
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1. an action that is performed intentionally or consciously
2. (deeds) a legal document that is signed and delivered, especially one regarding the ownership of property or legal rights 3. verb. convey or transfer (property or rights) by legal deed |
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Misdeed
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illegal act
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Agony
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extreme physical or mental suffering
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Rebuke
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1. (verb) express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or action
2. (noun) an expression of sharp disapproval or criticism |
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Bosom
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1. (noun)
a) a woman's chest or breasts b) (literary) a person's loving care and protection 2. (adjective) (of a friend) very close or intimate |
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Fallacy
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a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound arguments
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Ingratiate
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bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or treating to please them
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Treachery
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betrayal of trust
[the quality of being deceptive] |
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Incriminate
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make (someone) appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
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Revert
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(revert to) return to (a previous state, practice, topic, etc)
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