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23 Cards in this Set
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Strictness, or severity of weather, living conditions, or law
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rigor
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To think or to infer without having strong evidence
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surmise
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Personal belongings; equipment
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paraphernalia
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Expression of sympathy with another in sorrow, grief, or misfortune
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condolence
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To rebuke severely, especially in a formal way
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reprimand
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To make use of gestures (movement of hands, body, or head) to express an idea
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gesticulate
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A pert or roguish youngster
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urchin
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Made up of parts from various sources or of various kinds
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conglomerate
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That which remains after a part is taken, gone, or disposed of
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residue
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To promote the growth and development of by providing necessary food, support, and encouragement
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nurture
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To approve, support, or sustain
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endorse
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To cooperate secretly or have a secret understanding
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connive
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The exercise of force or power to compel an act or choice
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coercion
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The study and interpretation of religious faith, practice, and experience
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theology
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A building of imposing appearance or large size
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edifice
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Any scheme for making selections or for distributing prizes by chance
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lottery
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To build up or increase the faith or morality of; to uplift
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edify
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Sharp, biting, or irritating to the senses
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acrid
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Statement not proved but assumed to be true for purposes of argument or further study or investigation
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hypothesis
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To venture or to invest in an enterprise or activity; often, to board a ship
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embark
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A condition in which sense or feeling is greatly diminished or suspended
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stupor
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A list that a company or person is prepared to perform
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repertoire
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Conformity to established standards of proper behavior or manners
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propriety
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