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15 Cards in this Set
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aftermath
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a consequence or results, often a negative one
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aphorism
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a short statement of truth or principle. an adage
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catharsis
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a erleasing of the emotions that brings about spirtual renewal
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cohort
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1. a group that is moving or working together
2. one who assits another |
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culpable
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deservnig blame or censure
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diabolical
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devilish, wicked, evil
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enormity
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1. the state of being immoderate, monstrouors, or outrageous
2. the state of being huge, immenes |
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gibe
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to utter taunting, sarcastic words
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innocuous
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harmless unlikely to offend
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necessitate
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to require, to make neccessary
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odyssey
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1. a long journey
2. an intellectual or spiritual quest |
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partisan
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1. a strong supporter or advocate
1. an armed fither opposed to an occupying army |
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posterity
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a person's descendents; future generations
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premeditates
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fully planned beforehand, deliberate
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scurrilous
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vulgar, coarsely abusive
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