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15 Cards in this Set
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1. Engaged to be married 2. A person to whom one is engaged to be married |
Betrothed |
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An act or statement that shows disrespect or irreverence toward something considered sacred |
Blasphemy |
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1. A rhythm marked by regular beat 2. The rising and falling of the voice in human speech |
Cadence |
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1. A rule or principle that provides the norm for judgement 2. The works of a writer accepted as authentic |
Canon |
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1. The outcome of a series of events 2. The final resolution following the climax of the plot of a work of drama or fiction |
Denouement |
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A statement or command having the force of law |
Edict |
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To inspire with love to captivate |
Enamor |
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1. Lacking and sensation or awareness 2. Lacking incense or ability to reason 3. Brutal lacking feeling |
Insensate |
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1. A person who deserts one group or cause for another a traitor 2. A person who rejects lawful behavior |
Renegade |
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A speech in which a character's thoughts are given verbal expression |
Soliloquy |
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1. A strong criticism 2. Anything that restricts or limits |
Stricture |
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A group of three especially one possessing great power or eminence |
Triumvirate |
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To seize and hold power or authority in an illegal or unjust manner |
Usurp |
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An outer garment especially one indicating a role rank or office |
Vestment |
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A person who is devoted to a cause or organization especially one of a religious nature |
Votary |
