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25 Cards in this Set
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expounding
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stating in detail; explaining
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premonition
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the feeling that something is about to happen; forewarning
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edict
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an official public proclamation or order issued by an authority, such as a governmental or military authority
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expulsion
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a driving out, especially by force
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pillage
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to loot; to rob of property
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incite
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to urge to act; to provoke
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unremittingly
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constantly; without interruption
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bestial
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like a beast; cruel and savage
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lucidity
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clear-headedness; clarity; rational understanding
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oblivion
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unconsciousness or lack of awareness; the act or condition of being forgotten or unknown
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harangued
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scolded, especially in a noisy and bullying way
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reprieve
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a postponement of punishment; a temporary relief
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implored
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begged; pleaded sincerely
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lamentation
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an expression of grief or sadness
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emaciated
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abnormally thin, especially due to starvation or disease
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crucible
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a container or vessel made of a substance that can withstand extreme heat; a severe trial or test
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derision
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scorn; ridicule
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annihilate
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destroy; exterminate
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indeterminate
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vague; subtle; undefined; uncertain
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stupefied
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stunned; amazed
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encumbrance
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burden; obstacle
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apathy
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lack of interest and emotion; indifference
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vigilance
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alertness and caution, especially during times of danger
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appeasing
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soothing; comforting; bringing to a state of peace or quiet
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inert
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motionless; the inability to move or act
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