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20 Cards in this Set
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Flummoxed |
bewildered or perplexed. |
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obstinate |
stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so |
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necromancer |
a person who practises necromancy; a wizard or magician |
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faggot/ˈfaɡət/ |
A gay man |
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parapet/ˈparəpɪt/ |
a low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony. |
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hoard/hɔːd/ |
a stock or store of money or valued objects, typically one that is secret or carefully guarded. Or accumulate (money or valued objects) and hide or store away. |
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plunder/ˈplʌndə/ |
steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder. |
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vexed/ˈvɛkst/ |
annoyed, frustrated, or worried. |
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abominable/əˈbɒm(ə)nəb(ə)l/ |
very bad; terrible. |
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queer/kwɪə/ |
strange; odd. |
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precipice/ˈprɛsɪpɪs/ |
a very steep rock face or cliff, especially a tall one. |
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gaily/ˈɡeɪli/ |
in a cheerful or light-hearted way. |
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perplexed/pəˈplɛkst/ |
completely baffled; very puzzled. |
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grumble/ˈɡrʌmb(ə)l/ |
complain about something in a bad-tempered way. |
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scoff/skɒf/ |
speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way. |
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hither/ˈhɪðə/ |
to or towards this place. |
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smite/smʌɪt/ |
strike with a firm blow. |
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truce/truːs/ |
an agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a certain time. |
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parley/ˈpɑːli/ |
hold a conference with the opposing side to discuss terms. |
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helm /hɛlm/ |
a tiller or wheel for steering a ship or boat. Or a position of leadership. |
