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15 Cards in this Set
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blight
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noun
1. Any disease that damages plants. 2. Something that harms or destroys. verb To do harm to. |
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cite
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verb
1. To mention or quote as an example or authority. 2. To mention for praise. 3. To summon before a court of law. |
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clemency
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noun
Mercy shown in punishing or judging someone. |
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eccentric
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adjective
Departing from accepted or normal behavior; odd. noun One who behaves in an odd or peculiar way. |
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farce
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noun
1. A humorous stage play marked by improbable situations and exaggerated behavior. 2. An absurd or ridiculous event or situation; a mockery. |
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foray
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noun
A sudden raid or advance into enemy territory. |
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glean
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verb
To gather bit by bit. |
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nominal
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adjective
1. In name only, not in fact. 2. Very small. |
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ostracize
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verb
To exclude from a group; to banish. |
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posthumous
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adjective
Occurring after a person has died. |
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quash
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verb
1. To put down by force. 2. To put a stop to legally. |
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recipient
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noun
One who receives. |
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ribald
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adjective
Funny in a crude way. |
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suffrage
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noun
The right to vote. |
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verve
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noun
Enthusiasm; vivacity. |
