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Cards (30)

  • thatch - sheltering cover for animals and people, made of straw or reed
  • thwart - to oppose or prevent the progress of (a plan or action)
  • catharsis - purification of the soul through the release of emotions
  • panther - leopard
  • mirth - gladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied by laughter
  • zenith - the point of the celestial sphere that is directly above the observer
  • smother - to kill by depriving of air
  • swarthy - dark-skinned, ruddy, ruddy-faced, ruddy-haired
  • tithe - 10% of your income is given to the church, this is a way of showing your commitment to god; law
  • scythe - a tool used for cutting crops such as grass or corn, with a long curved blade at the end of a long pole attached to one or two short handles.
  • swathe - to bind, warp, or swaddle with or as if with a bandage
  • tither - agitated state of mind, especially one characterized by anxiety and excitement
  • wreath - something interwined or arranged in a circular shape
  • theater - a building or area for dramatic performances
  • scathe - harm, injury
  • lithe - easily bent or fixed
  • secede - to withdraw from an organization (religious communion or political party or federation)
  • morose - having a sullen and gloomy disposition
  • smirch - to make dirty, stained, or discolored: sully a reputation.
  • scarce - deficient in quantity, not available in sufficient quantity to meet demand; rare; insufficient; shortage
  • finesse - refinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture
  • chanteuse - songtress
  • chamois - a small, soft, white-colored animal with a short tail and a long, pointed nose
  • chiffon - an arnamental adition (such as a knot of ribbons) to a woman's dress
  • chignon - a knot of hair that is worn at the back of the head and especially at the nape of the neck
  • cache - a hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements
  • chagrin - disquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, failure
  • sachet - a small bag or pocket
  • cicada - a large homopterous insect with long transparent wings, found chiefly in warm countries. The male cicada makes a loud, shrill droning noise by vibrating two membranes on its abdomen
  • chemise - a woman's loose-fitting undergarment or nightdress, typically of silk or satin with a lace trim.