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14 Cards in this Set
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Ajar
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neither entirely open nor entirely shut; partly open
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Ardent
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having, experessive of, or characterized by intense feeling; passionate; fervent; intensely devoted; eager; or enthusiastic; zealous
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Avert
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to turn away or aside; to ward off; prevent
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Burly
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large in bodily size; stout; sturdy
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Choir
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a company of singers esp. an organized group employed in church service
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Derive
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to receive or obtain from a source of origin; to trace from a source or origin
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Distinguished
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made conspicuous by excellence; noted; eminent; famous
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Gore
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blood that is shed, esp. when clotted; to pierce with or as if with a horn or tusk; one of the panels, usually tapering or shaped, making up a garment, as a skirt
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Helm
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a wheel or tiller by which a ship is steered; to direct or control
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Nag
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to annoy by persistent faultfinding, complaints, or demands; an old, inferior, or worthless horse
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Rumple
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to crumple or crush in wrinkles; a fold or wrinkle
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Somber
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gloomily dark; shadowy; dimly lighted; gloomy, depressing, or dismal
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Thrash
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to beat soundly in punishment; flog; the upward and downward movement of the legs as in the crawl; to talk over thoroughly and vigorously; to discuss exhaustively.
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Veteran
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a person who has had long service or experience in an occupation, office, or the like; having had service or experience in warfare.
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