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15 Cards in this Set
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Blight
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Any disease that damages plants. Something that harms or destroys.
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Cite
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To mention or quote as an example or authority. To mention for praise. To summon before a court of law.
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Clemency
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Mercy shown in punishing or judging someone.
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Eccentric
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Departing from accepted or normal behavior; odd. One who behaves in an odd or peculiar way.
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Farce
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A humorous stage play marked by improbable situations and exaggerated behavior. An absurd or ridiculous event or situation; a mockery.
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Foray
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A sudden raid or advance into ememy territory.
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Glean
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To gather bit by bit.
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Nominal
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In name only; not in fact. Very small.
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Ostracize
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To exclude from a group; to banish.
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Posthumous
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Occuring after a person has died.
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Quash
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To put down by force. To put a stop to legally.
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Recipient
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One who receives.
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Ribald
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Funny in a crude way.
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Suffrage
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The right to vote.
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Verve
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Enthusiasm; vivacity.
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