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19 Cards in this Set
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Hamper
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hinder, obstruct
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Kindle
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to start a fire
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Remuneration
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payment for work done
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Renown
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fame
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Knotty
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complex, difficult to solve
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Engender
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cause
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Nuance
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subtle
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Billowing
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fluttering, waving
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Replete
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full
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Plaintiff
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applicant, petitioner
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Plaudit
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statement giving strong praise
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Nuzzle
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cuddle, snuggle
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Reprehensible
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shameful, very bad
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Harbingers
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indicators, bringers of warnings
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Absolution
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forgiveness, pardon, release
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Reprieve
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a respite; postponement of a sentence
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Ensconce
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establish firmly in a position
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Blighted
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damaged, destroyed, ruined
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Abstain
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withdraw, to go without
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