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15 Cards in this Set
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hearth (n.)
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the floor of a fireplace; a symbol of the home/life of people who live there
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refract (v.)
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to deflect a ray of light from a straight path; make a ray of light change direction when it enters at an angle (of water, air, or glass)
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conjure (v.)
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produce or call to mind as though by magic; summon, evoke
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ballistics (n.)
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science of the motion of projectiles (including bullets/missiles) in flight
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proclivity (n.)
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an inclination/predisposition toward something, especially something objectionable
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odious (adj.)
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hateful; inspiring hatred, contempt, or disgust
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fervor (n.)
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intensity of feeling or expression
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abyss (n.)
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an immeasurably deep gulf or great space; intellectual or moral depths
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exploitation (n.)
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unfair treatment or use; taking selfish or unfair advantage of a person or situation, usually for personal gain
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cacophony (n.)
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unpleasant noise; unpleasant combination of loud/jarring, sounds
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feign (v.)
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to give a false appearance of; to assert as if true, pretend
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tactile (adj.)
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relating to the sense of touch; capable of being perceived by touch
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flourish (n.)
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a showy gesture
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proboscis (n.)
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a long flexible snout like an elephant
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abstract (adj.)
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not representing or imitating reality
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