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15 Cards in this Set
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Aftermath
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A consequence or result, often a negative one
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Aphorism
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A short statement of truth or principal; and adage
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Catharsis
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A releasing of the emotions, often through the arts, that brings about spiritual renewal or a relieving of tension. Adj. cathartic
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Cohort
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1.A group that is moving or working together, 2.one who assists another, especially in a dubious or criminal activity; an accomplice
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Culpable
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Deserving blame or censure n. culpability
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Diabolical
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Devilish; wicked or evil
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Enormity
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1.The state or quantity of being immoderate, monstrous, or outrageous 2. The state of quality of being huge, immense
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Gibe
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v. to utter taunting, sarcastic words n. a taunting scornful remark
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Innocuous
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Harmless; unlikely to offend
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Necessitate
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To require; to make necessary
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Odyssey
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1. a long, adventurous journey 2. An intellectual or spiritual quest
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Partisan
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1. a strong supporter or advocate 2. An armed fighter opposed to an occupying army. Adj. strongly biased in favor of a particularly party, cause , or position
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Posterity
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A person’s descendants; future generations
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Premeditated
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Fully planned beforehand; deliberate
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Scurrilous
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Vulgar; coarsely abusive
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