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21 Cards in this Set
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probing
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to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely
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rigid
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inflexible, strict, or severe:
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atmosphere
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the gaseous envelope surrounding the earth; the air.
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bound
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to place under obligation or compulsion; to have to do something
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stagger
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to walk, move, or stand unsteadily.
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desperate
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leaving little or no hope; very serious or dangerous
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intently
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having the attention sharply focused or fixed on something
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sane
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having a sound, healthy mind: a sane person.
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trembling
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to shake involuntarily with quick, short movements, as from fear, excitement; quake; quiver.
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cowed
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to frighten with threats, violence, etc.; intimidate; overawe.
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heroine
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a woman of distinguished courage or ability, admired for her brave deeds and noble qualities.
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clarity
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clearness or as to perception or understanding; freedom
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trust
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reliance on the integrity, strength of a person or thing; confidence.
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forgery
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the production of a fake work that is claimed to be genuine, as a coin, a painting, or a will
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influence
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the power of persons or things to be a compelling force on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others: He used family influence to get the contract.
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salary
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a fixed compensation periodically paid to a person for regular work or services.
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triumph
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the act of winning
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steeled
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to render insensible, inflexible, unyielding, determined,
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dominated
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to rule over; govern;
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possessed
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spurred or moved by a strong feeling, madness, or a supernatural power
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snippet
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1.a small piece snipped off; a small bit, scrap, or fragment: an anthology of snippets.
2.Informal . a small or insignificant person. |
