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19 Cards in this Set
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Admonish
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1. to warn 2. To criticize gently
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Admonition
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A warning
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Aghast
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Struck with horror; shocked
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Annihilate
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To destroy completely; to reduce to utter ruin
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Benefactor
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A person who provides help, especially by giving money
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Bestow
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To give as an honor; to present as a gift
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Devious
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1. having many twists and turns; winding 2. Sneaky; not frank or honest
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Devoid
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adj. lacking; empty; entirely without
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Heed
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v. to pay attention to n. attention; notice
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Heedful
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Paying careful attention
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Heedless
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Failing to pay proper attention
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Mortal
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n. a human being, especially as contrasted with a god adj. 1. Of or relating to human beings 2. Causing death; fatal 3. Very severe
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Muse
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To think about in a quiet, careful way
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Pioneer
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n. a person who goes before others and opens the way for them to follow v. to open the way for others
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Plague
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n. 1. A deadly disease that spreads rapidly from person to person 2. Anything that causes destruction or suffering v. to open the way for others
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Subside
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1. to sink to a lower level 2. To become quieter of less active
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Unwitting
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Not done on purpose; unintended
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Wrath
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Forceful anger; fury
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Wrathful
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Very angry
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