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21 Cards in this Set
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Base
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adj. low, mean
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Deference
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n. courteous regard or respect
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Theology
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n. the study of religion
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Quail
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v. cringe from
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Gingerly
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adv. cautiously
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Abomination
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n. something that causes great horror or disgust
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Blasphemy
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n. sinful act or remark
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affidavit
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n- –a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation before an authorized magistrate or officer
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deposition
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n - testimony taken down in writing under oath
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imperceptible
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adj - extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
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deferentially
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adv - in a manner of showing respect and esteem due a superior or an elder
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befuddled
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adj - muddled, stupefied, confused
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effrontery
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n- shameless boldness
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qualm
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n - misgiving; a feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
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probity
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n – honesty; integrity; adherence to the highest principles and ideals
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gait
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pace; a manner or rate of movement or progress
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callously
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adv - in a manner of feeling or showing no emotion
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manifest
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n –evidence; appearance; sign
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auger
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n –a tool used for boring or drilling holes
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incredulously
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adv - skeptically; with disbelief
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gulling
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v - taking advantage of; deceiving
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