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15 Cards in this Set
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Entrails (n.)
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the internal parts of the trunk of an animal body (intestines).
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Conjure (v.)
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to affect or influence by or as if by invocation or spell.
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Deft (adj.)
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dexterous; nimble; skillful; clever.
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Vanquish (v.)
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to conquer or subdue by superior force, as in battle.
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Pernicious (adj.)
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causing insidious harm or ruin; ruinous; injurious; hurtful.
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Diminutive (adj.)
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small; little; tiny.
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Judicious (adj.)
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using or showing judgement as to action or practical expediency; discreet, prudent, or politic.
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Laudable (adj.)
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deserving praise; praiseworthy; commendable.
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Resound (v.)
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to sound again.
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Voluptuous (adj.)
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full of, characterized by, or ministering to indulgence in luxury, pleasure, and sensuous enjoyment.
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Intemperance (n.)
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lack of moderation or due restraint, as in action or speech.
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Avarice (n.)
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insatiable greed for riches; inordinate, miserly desire to gain and horad wealth.
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Scruple (n.)
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a moral or ethical consideration or standard that acts as a restraining force or inhibits certain actions.
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Abjure (v.)
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to renounce, repudiate, or retract, especially with formal solemnity; recant.
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Sanctity (n.)
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holiness, saintliess, or godliness.
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