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30 Cards in this Set
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appurtenance
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noun- a supplementary component that increases capablity
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august
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adj- marked by majestic dignity or splender
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brandish
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v- to shake or wave in a threatening manner
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cloister
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n- a secluded place
v- to shut away |
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contumely
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n- harsh language or treatment arising from haughtiness or contempt
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deferential
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adj- showing or expressing respectful regard
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epitaph
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n- an inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there
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epithet
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n- a characterizing word or phrase accompanying in place of the name of a person or thing
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equinox
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n-either of the 2 times each year when the sun crosses the equator and the day and night are equal length
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festoon
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n- decorative garland
v- to decorate with festive garland |
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garner
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v- to gather
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harangue
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n- a long emotionally charged speech
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imputation
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n- responsibility for wrongdoing
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intestane
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adj- having made no valid will
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libertine
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n- a person without moral restraint
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minaret
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n- a tall, slender tower of a mosque having 1 or more balconies from which the summons to prayer is cried by the muezzin
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mitigate
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v- to cause to become less harsh or hostile
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perdition
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n- complete or utter loss of the soul
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propagation
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n- increase or spreading
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reticulate
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adj- having a series of lines, veins or crossings
v- to divide, mark or construct so as to form a network |
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sangfroid
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n- coolness of mind or composure
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superannuated
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adj- disqualified for active duty because of age
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trenchant
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adj- forceful yet effective
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utilitarian
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adj- useful
n- some thing or one that is useful and has purpose |
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voluble
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adj- easily turning or rolling
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wanton
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adj- hard to control; unruly
n- an alude or immoral person |
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welter
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v- to become sunk or deeply involved in
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wont
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adj- accustomed or used
n- the accustomed use of having |
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zenith
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n- the high point
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zephyr
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n- a gentle breeze from the west
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