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46 Cards in this Set
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alias
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an assumed name, especially as used to hide ones identity
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burly
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big and strong
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inevitable
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sure to happen
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rend
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to tear to pieces
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replenish
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to fill again
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rummage
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to search through or investigate the contents of
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skimp
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to save, be thrifty
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sleuth
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a detective
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ambiguous
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not clear or having two or more possible meaning
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compact
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closely and firmly packed together
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earmark
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to set aside for a special purpose or to mark an animals ears
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incalculable
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too great to be counted
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intensive
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thorough, deep; showing great effort
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stealthy
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done in away so is not to be seen or observed, sneaky
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strident
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harsh, shrill; unpleasant sounding
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valiant
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possessing or acting with bravery or boldness
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affirm
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to declare to be true
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audition
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a trial hearing for a performer
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cope
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to struggle successfully against
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empower
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to give power or authority to
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lag
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to move slowly or fall behind
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misapprehension
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a wrong idea or understanding
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prowl
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to roam about stealthy in search of something
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stupefy
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to make stupid or dull or groggy
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surge
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to have a heavy violent swelling motion; like waves
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trait
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a quality or characteristic
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allegiance
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the loyalty or obligation owed to a government nation or cause
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amalgamate
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to unite or to combine elements into a unified whole
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append
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to attach add or tack on as a supplement or extra item
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enumerate
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to count
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exalt
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to make high in rank power character or quality
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far - fetched
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strain or improbable ( in the sense of not being logical or believable)
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responsive
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answering or replying; reacting readily to request suggestions
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sanctuary
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a sacred or holy place
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tally
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to count up; to keep score
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transform
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to change completely in appearance or form
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beacon
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a light or other signal that warns and guides
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berserk
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violently in-destructively in rage
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celestial
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having to do with the sky or heavens
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chasten
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to punish
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confiscate
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to seize by authority
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data
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information
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epic
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a long narrative poem
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pantomime
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a play or short story without words by actors using only gestures
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prosecute
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to bring before a court of law for trial
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uncouth
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unrefined, crude; awkwardly or clumsy
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