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20 Cards in this Set
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Unbecoming |
Adj. Not fitting or appropriate |
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Swift |
Adj. Happening quickly or promptly |
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Dauntless |
Adj. Showing fearlessness and determination |
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Fate |
Noun The development of events beyond a person's control |
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Fortune |
Noun Chance/luck as an external, arbitrary force affecting human affairs |
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Malice |
Noun The intention/desire to do evil |
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Cloister |
Noun (verb) Monastic life |
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Mirth |
Noun Amusement, especially expressed as laughter |
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Gory |
Adj. Involving or showing violence and bloodshed |
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Wayward |
Adj. Difficult to control or perfect because of an unusual behavior |
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Swelter (sweltering) |
Verb To be uncomfortably hot |
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Vanquish |
Verb To defeat thoroughly |
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Tyranny (tyrannical/tyrant) |
Noun Cruel and oppressive government or rule. |
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Vice |
Noun Immoral or wicked behavior. |
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Quarrel |
Noun An angry argument or disagreement. |
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Pernicious |
Adjective Having a harmful effect. |
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Appease |
Verb Pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands. |
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Fortitude |
Noun Courage in pain or adversity. |
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Desolate |
Adj. (Of a place) deserted of people and in a state of emptiness. |
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Sear |
Verb Burn or scorch the surface with a sudden, intense heat. |