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30 Cards in this Set
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acclamation
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shout of approval/welcome
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archaic
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characteristic of an earlier, more primitive time
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ardor
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intense devotion or passion
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artful
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cunning, sly, deceitful
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ascendance
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governing & controlling influence
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augur
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predict, foreshadow
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begrudge
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to envy or resent the good fortune of another
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beguile
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to influence by trickery or take away by cheating
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bestow
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apply, give or present as a gift
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blandisment
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something as an action or speech
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brazen
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made of brass
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bulwark
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to fortify/protect with a wall of earth
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chaste
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refraining from sexual relations
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circumspect
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watch, discreet
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communal
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shared by a community
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compliant
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obeying, complying
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conciliation
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win/gain/overcome distrust
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conspicuous
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obvious, attracting attention
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contemptible
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extreme disdain
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covert
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secret, sheltered
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demur
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to make objection
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dissemble
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to put on a false appearence
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divination
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prophecy/attempting to foretell future events
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elucidate
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to make clear
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endowment
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gift/grant property or funds
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ennoble
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to elevate in degree, excellence or respect
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enthrall
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to captivate or charm
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ethereal
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light, airy, extremely delicate
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flourish
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to be successful, power or thrive
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formidable
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great strength/causing fear
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