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57 Cards in this Set
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unanimity
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the condition of being of the same opinion
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emancipate
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to free from bondage
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harangue
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a long pompous speech
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assimilate
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to make similar
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zealous
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passionate or fervent
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lithe
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marked by effortless grace
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righteous
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worthy
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nauseous
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feeling sick to the stomach
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gloat
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brag
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orderly (n.)
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an attendent
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concussion
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a sever injury to the head
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optimistic
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hopeful
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docile
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obediant
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artillery
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weapons
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melodramatic
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over exaggerated emotions
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psychoanalysis
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a method of psychological therapy
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indulgent
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lenient
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brooding
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to be deep in thought ; meditate
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dumbwaiter
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a small elevator used to transport food
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blotter
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something placed on a desk to protect the wood from ink
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persecute
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To oppress or harass
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manipulate
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to take advantage of
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amulet
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a charm against evil or injury
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mysticism
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Immediate consciousness of God
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betrothal
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a promise to marry
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peasant
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a poor person
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meditate
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to be deep in thought
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secular
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not religous
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delirium
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state of mental confusion
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charred
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burned
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bower
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quarantine
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enforced isolation
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scythe
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a tool used for slicing, cutting, or mowing
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serrated
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saw-toothed;
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catechism
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a book of basic christian beleifs
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vestibule
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a small entrance hall
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ingenious
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inventive
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brazen
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unrestrained by propreity
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maxim
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rule of conduct
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nullify
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invalidate.
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throng
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crowd
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incumbent
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Currently holding a specified office
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perversity
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the quality of continuously doing wrong
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gall
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the quality of being rude or impertenent
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bias
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inclination
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ethical
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the condition of being moral or right
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breadth
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width.
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rendition
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An interpretation
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incisive
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Penetrating, clear, and sharp,
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inquisitive
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questioning
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obscure
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difficult to see
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cajole
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wheedle.
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stead
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place, position
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conspire
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plot
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composure
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calm or tranquil state of mind
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subterfuge
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a deceptive device
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buffer
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Something absorbs the shock of an impact.
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