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27 Cards in this Set
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gorge
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A deep narrow passage with steep rocky sides; a ravine.
A narrow entrance into the outwork of a fortification An instance of gluttonous eating A mass obstructing a narrow passage |
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recede
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to move back or away from a limit
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corps
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A body of persons acting together or associated under common direction:
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slothful
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Disinclined to work or excertion; lazy
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surrender
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To relinquish possesion or control over another because of demand or compulsion; To give up or abandon
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pummel
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To beat as with the fists
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climate
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A region of the earth having particular meteorological conditions
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extinct
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No longer existing or living
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contempt
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The feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base or worthless; scorn
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asylum
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a place offering protection or safety: An institution for the care of people, especially those with mental impairments who require special assistance
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gruff
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Hoarse or harsh; Brusque or stern in manner or appearance
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temperament
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The manner of thinking, behaving or reacting characteristic of a specific person. ; disposition
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pry
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To raise, move or force open with a lever: To obtain with effort or difficulty
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knoll
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A small rounded hill; hillock
To ring mournfully; knell |
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boycott
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Refusing to buy in order to force a change
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fray
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To wear away: To strain; chafe
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recede
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to move back or away from a limit
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vim
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liveliness and energy ; enthusiasm
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defunct
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Having ceased to exist or live
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defiant
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Boldly resisting:
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vim
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liveliness and energy ; enthusiasm
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yield
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To produce or give forth by a natural process
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surly
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Ill humored; gruff; sullen
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waver
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To move unsteadily back and forth
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ramshackle
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So poorly made that disentegration is likely; rickety
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aghast
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shocked or horrified
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falter
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To be unsteady in purpose or action, as from a loss of courage or confidence:waver; hesitate
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