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20 Cards in this Set
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loath
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reluctant; unwilling
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sundry
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various, different
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recompense
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payment; compensation; reward
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lusty
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strong; hearty
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entreat
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to beg or plead with
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bereaved
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deprived of happiness because of loss of death (of a loved one)
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formidable
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causing fear, dread, or awe; hard to overcome or handle
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prodigious
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enormous; amazing; immense
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cloyed
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wearied by too much of something, esp. something sweet or rich
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circumspect
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cautious; careful
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clamor
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an uproar; loud outcry
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contrive
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to scheme, plan, or devise
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ravenous
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greedily hungry; voracious
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manifold
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in numerous ways; various
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repine
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to feel or express discontent or dejection; to long for something
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pelf
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money or wealth regarded with comtempt
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succorless
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helpless; without aid
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dolorous
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sad; mournful
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mitigation
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a lessening in the severity or pain of
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ineffable
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inexpressible
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