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nocturnal (adj)

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related to or occurring in the night

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muse (v)

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to be absorbed in one’s thoughts

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trajectory (n)

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the path of a projectile or moving body through space; a chosen course or course taken

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capricious (adj)

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characterized by or subject to whim

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infidel (n)

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an unbeliever with respect to a particular religion; one who doubts a particular doctrine, system or principle

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conspire (v)

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to plan or plot secretly, sometimes for illegal purposes

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omen (n)

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a prophetic sign or phenomenon portending good or evil

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conjecture (n)

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a judgement or opinion based on incomplete evidence; guesswork

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intervene (v)

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to come between two things

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alchemy (n)

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a magical power or process which aims to change simple metal into gold

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abashed (v)

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ashamed or uneasy; similar to embarrassed

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oblige (v)

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to make indebted or grateful, to do a service or favor for

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divination (n)

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the art or act of foretelling the future

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refrain (v)

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to stop abruptly and refuse to go on

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balk (v)

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to hold oneself back; to refrain

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begrudge (v)

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to envy the possession or enjoyment of

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surreptitious (adj)

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obtained, done or made by clandestine or stealthy means

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dredge (v)

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to clean, deepen or widen; to coat food by sprinkling with a powder (like sugar)

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flaxen (adj)

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of a pale yellow color; made of flax

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desultory (adj)

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disconnected; lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose

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immobile (adj)

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fixed; not moving, motionless

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scimitar (n)

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a curved Asian sword with the curved edge on the convex side

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arouse (v)

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to awaken or as if from sleep; to stir up; excite

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prognosticate (v)

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to predict according to present indications or signs; foretell; to foreshadow; portend

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clamor (v)
to make a loud sustained noise or outcry; to make consistent demands or complaints
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monotony (n)
uniformity or lack of variation in pitch, intonation, or inflection, tedious sameness or repetitiousness
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habituate (v)
to accustom by frequent repetition or prolonged exposure
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vulnerable (adj)
capable of being physically or emotionally wounded or hurt; open to temptation, persuasion
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incredulous (adj)
skeptical; disbelieving; expressive of disbelief
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intuition (n)
the act or faculty of knowing or sensing without the use of rational processes; immediate cognition; knowledge use of this faculty; a perceptive insight
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brandish (v)
to wave or flourish menacingly
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subject (v)
to submit to the authority of; to expose to something; to subdue
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manifest (v)
to show plainly; revel or display; to prove beyond doubt; to appear in visible form
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abrade (v)
to wear down or rub away by friction; erode
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range (v)
to arrange or dispose in a particular order, especially in rows or lines; to assign to a particular category; classify
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tithe (n)
a tenth part of one's annual income contributed voluntarily or due as a tax, especially for the support of the clergy or church
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contemptuous (adj)
manifesting or feeling contempt; scornful
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poignant adj)
profoundly moving; touching; physically painful
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tremulous (adj)
marked by trembling, quivering, or shaking; timid or fearful
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impenetrable adj)
impossible to enter; impossible to understand; incomprehensible
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brackish (adj)
having a somewhat salty taste, especially from containing seawater; distasteful
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codger (n)
a somewhat eccentric man, especially an old one
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harangue (v)
a long pompous speech; a tirade
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staunch (adj)
firm and steadfast; true
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craven (adj)
characterized by abject fear; cowardly
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appease (v)
to bring peace or calm to; soothe; to satisfy or relieve
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marshal (v)
to take form or order; to arrange or place troops
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libation (n)
the pouring of a liquid offering as a religious ritual
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sodden (adj)
saturated with liquid, especially water; having drunk an excessive amount of a particular alcoholic drink
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brazen (adj)
marked by flagrant and insolent audacity; made of brass; bold and without shame
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cunning (n)
skill in deception; guile; skill or adeptness in execution; dexterity
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shambling (v) (adj)
to walk in a lazy or unsteady manner, shuffling the feet; ungainly or awkward
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blithe (adj)
carefree and lighthearted; lacking concern, casual
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pungent (adj)
affecting the organs of taste or smell with sharp acrid sensation; to the point; sharp
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staid (adj)
straitlaced; sober; fixed permanent
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deft (adj)
quick and skillful; adroit
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cower (v)
to cringe in fear
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indignation (n)
anger aroused by something unjust, mean, or unworthy
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sumptuous (adj)
of a size of splendor suggesting great expense; lavish
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malign (v) (adj)
to make evil, harmful, and often untrue statements about; speak evil of
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lithe (adj)
effortless grace; flexible
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dote (v)
to show excessive fondness or love; exhibit mental decline
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exploit (v)
to take advantage of a person or situation for personal gain; to make the best use of
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illustrious (adj)
well known and very distinguished
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concocted (v)
to prepare by mixing ingredients; to devise using skill and intelligence
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quarry (n)
a hunted animal; a pit from which stone is retrieved
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brusquely (adj)
abrupt and curt in manner or speech; discourteously blunt
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daunt (v)
to intimidate; dishearten
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fawning (v)
to exhibit affection in attempt to please; to seek favor or attention by flattery
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rations (n)
a fixed portion, especially an amount of food allotted to persons in the military
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deploy (v)
to position in readiness for combat; to distribute systematically or strategically
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henchmen (n)
a loyal trusty follower; sidekick
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insolent (adj)
rude, lack of respect; arrogant
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pall (n)
a cover for a coffin or tomb; a gloomy affect or atmosphere
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shrewd (adj)
characterized by keen awareness and sharp intelligence; artful and cunning
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submissive (adj)
inclined or willing to give in
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drover (n)
one that drives cattle or sheep
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tactician (n)
one that is skilled in planning; a clever maneuverer
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bristling (v)
to stand on end like bristles; to act in an angry or offended manner
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menace (n)
a troublesome or annoying person; a danger or threat

Honors English Final (6 decks)

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