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18 Cards in this Set
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rancor
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noun: extreme hatred or ill will
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remorse
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noun: deep regret for a sin or wrongdoing
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renegade
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noun: one who deserts a cause and goes over to the other side; a traitor
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retribution
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noun: a just or deserved punishment
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sanction
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noun/verb: permission, support; to give approval to
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scourge
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noun: a person or thing which causes great trouble or misfortune; to inflict severe punishment or pain
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strident
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adj: harsh-sounding
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taciturn
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adj: not fond of talking; usually silent
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temerity
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noun: reckless boldness
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terse
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adj: brief, to the point
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uncanny
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adj: weird, strange; mysterious; acute
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unctuous
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adj: excessively polite, oily
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verbose
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adj: using more words than are needed; wordy
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vindicate
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verb: to clear of guilt or blame
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vindictive
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adj: seeking revenge; bearing a grudge
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The _____ "phil" means _____
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root, "love, loving"
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The _____ "mar" means _____
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root, "sea"
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The _____ ocul means _____
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root, "eye"
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