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61 Cards in this Set
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furrow (n)
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a long narrow trench made in the ground by a plow, especially for planting seeds or for irrigation.
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interment
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the burial of a corpse in a grave or tomb, typically with funeral rites.
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vermilion
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a brilliant red pigment made from mercury sulfide
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impudence
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the quality of being impudent; impertinence.
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deign
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do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity.
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rill
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a small stream.
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consummate (adj)
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make (a marriage or relationship) complete by having sexual intercourse
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harangue
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a lengthy and aggressive speech.
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tractable
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(of a person or animal) easy to control or influence
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presumptuous
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(of a person or their behavior) failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate
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effrontery
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insolent or impertinent behavior.
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consternation
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feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.
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impudence
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the quality of being impudent; impertinence.
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precipitately
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to hasten the occurrence of; bring about prematurely, hastily, or suddenly:
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disconsolate
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without consolation or comfort; unhappy.
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succor (n)
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assistance and support in times of hardship and distress.
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induce
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succeed in persuading or influencing (someone) to do something.
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approbation
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approval or praise.
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ingenious
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(of a person) clever, original, and inventive.
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countenance (n)
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person's face or facial expression
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comely
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pleasant to look at; attractive.
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falter
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start to lose strength or momentum.
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vivacity
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(especially in a woman) the quality of being attractively lively and animated.
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fetter (v)
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a chain or manacle used to restrain a prisoner, typically placed around the ankles
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cudgel
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a short thick stick used as a weapon.
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gauntlet
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an armored glove, as worn by a medieval knight.
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ascertain
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find (something) out for certain; make sure of.
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clemency
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mercy; lenience.
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concatenate
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link (things) together in a chain or series.
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ignominious
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deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.
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specter
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Ghost
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soliloquize
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Talk to oneself
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pertinacious
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holding firmly to an opinion or a course of action.
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expostulate
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express strong disapproval or disagreement.
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wheedle
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employ endearments or flattery to persuade someone to do something or give one something.
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vociferous
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(especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous.
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slovenly
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(especially of a person or their appearance) messy and dirty.
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trepidation
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a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.
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sanctimonious
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making a show of being morally superior to other people.
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poignant
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evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.
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compunction
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a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that follows the doing of something bad.
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listless
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(of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm.
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interloper
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a person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong.
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prognosticate
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foretell or prophesy (an event in the future).
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acquiesce
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accept something reluctantly but without protest.
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epistle
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a letter.
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paltry
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an amount) small or meager.
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bereave
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be deprived of a loved one through a profound absence, especially due to the loved one's death.
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sobriety (#2)
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the state of being sober.
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wheedle
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employ endearments or flattery to persuade someone to do something or give one something.
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elicit
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evoke or draw out (a response, answer, or fact) from someone in reaction to one's own actions or questions.
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doleful
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expressing sorrow; mournful.
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abhorrence
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a feeling of repulsion; disgusted loathing.
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paragon
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a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality.
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irresolute
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showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain.
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evince
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reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling).
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entreat
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ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something.
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peruse
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read (something), typically in a thorough or careful way.
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buoyant (#1, 3)
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able or apt to stay afloat or rise to the top of a liquid or gas. stay aflot in buessnes
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ostensible
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stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so.
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fortnight
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2 weeks
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