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15 Cards in this Set
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Usurp |
seize and take control without authroity and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession |
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Oracle |
an authoritative person who predicts the future |
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Prophecy |
a prediction uttered under divine inspiration |
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Plummet |
drop sharply |
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Sneer |
a facial expression of contempt or scorn |
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Temperamental |
Subject to sharply varying moods |
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Vagrant |
A wanderer with no established residence or means of support |
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Ballistic |
Of the motion of objects traveling under their own momentum. Example: I looked down and almost shot out of the water like a ballistic missile. |
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Impede |
Be a hindrance or obstacle to Example: The point is, kid, you’re impeding the war effort. |
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Impudence |
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties |
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Clamor |
make loud demands |
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Unravel |
Become undone Example: “But you must be careful. Kronos wants you to come unraveled. He wants your life disrupted, your thoughts clouded with fear and anger. Do not give him what he wants. Train patiently. Your time will come.” |
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Nostalgic |
unhappy about being away and longing for familiar things or persons |
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Abyss |
a bottomless gulf or pit |
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Mystified |
totally perplexed and mixed up |