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15 Cards in this Set
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aftermath |
A consequence or result, often a negative one. |
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aphorism |
a short statement of truth or principle; an adage |
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catharsis |
A releasing of the emotions, often through the arts, that brings about spiritual renewal or a relieving of tension. |
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cohort |
1. a group that is moving or working together 2. One who assists another especially in a dubious or criminal activity; an accomplice. |
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culpable |
Deserving blame or censure. |
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diabolical |
devilish; wicked or evil |
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enormity |
the state or quality of being monstrous or outrageous the state or quality of being huge, immense |
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gibe |
to utter taunting, sarcastic words. |
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innocuous |
harmless, unlikely to offend |
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Necessitate |
To require; to make necessary |
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odyssey |
A long adventurous journey an intellectual or spiritual quest |
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Partisan |
a strong supporter or advocate. An armed fighter opposed to an occupying army. |
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posterity |
A person's descendants; future generations |
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premeditated |
Fully planned beforehand; deliberate |
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scurrilous |
Vulgar; coarsely abusive. |
