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15 Cards in this Set
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unwitting
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adj. Not done on purpose; unintended
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muse
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v. To think about in a quiet, careful way
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plague
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n. 1.A deadly disease that spreads rapidly from person to person
2. Anything that causes destruction or suffering v. To cause suffering or distress |
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annihilate
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v. To destroy completely; to reduce to utter ruin
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pioneer
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n. A person who goes before others and opens the way for them to follow
v. To open the way for others |
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mortal
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n. A human being, especially as contrasted to God
adj. 1. Of or relating to human beings 2. Causing death; fatal 3. Very severe |
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subside
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v. 1.To sink to a lower level
2.To become quieter or less active |
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benefactor
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n. A person who provides help, especially by giving money
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wrath
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n. Forceful anger; fury
WRATHFUL adj. Very angry |
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heed
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v. To pay attention to
n. Attention; notice HEEDFUL adj. Paying careful attention HEEDLESS adj. Failing to pay proper attention |
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devoid
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adj. Lacking; empty; entirely without
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aghast
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adj. Struck with horror; shocked
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devious
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adj. 1.Having many twists and turns; winding
2.Sneaky; not frank or honest |
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bestow
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v. To give as an honor; to present as a gift
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admonish
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v.1.To win
2.To criticize gently ADMONITION n.A warning |
