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15 Cards in this Set
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CONSCIENTIOUS
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governed by or conforming to the dictates of conscience
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CONSCIOUS
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1: perceiving, apprehending, or noticing with a degree of controlled thought or observation
2 archaic: sharing another's knowledge or awareness of an inward state or outward fact 3: personally felt 4: capable of or marked by thought, will, design, or perception |
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DOCKET
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1: a brief written summary of a document: abstract
2 a (1): a formal abridged record of the proceedings in a legal action (2): a register of such records b (1): a list of legal causes to be tried; also : the caseload of a court or judge (2): a calendar of business matters to be acted on : agenda 3: an identifying statement about a document placed on its outer surface or cover |
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ACQUITTAL
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setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process
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HUMANE
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1: marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals
2: characterized by or tending to broad humanistic culture : humanistic |
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EXONERATE
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1 : to relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship
2 : to clear from accusation or blame |
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DEMURRER
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1: a response in a court proceeding in which the defendant does not dispute the truth of the allegation but claims it is not sufficient grounds to justify legal action
2: objection |
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VOLITANT
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en`gaged in or having the power of flight.
2.active; moving. |
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McJOB
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an unstimulating, low-wage job with few benefits, esp. in a service industry.
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ABSURD
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utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue; contrary to all reason or common sense; laughably foolish or false: an absurd explanation.
–noun 2. the quality or condition of existing in a meaningless and irrational world. |
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REPARTEE
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a quick, witty reply.
2. conversation full of such replies. 3. skill in making such replies. |
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LETHARGY
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the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.
2. Pathology. an abnormal state or disorder characterized by overpowering drowsiness or sleep. |
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SARDONIC
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characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; cynical; sneering: a sardonic grin.
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COLLUSION
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a secret agreement, esp. for fraudulent or treacherous purposes; conspiracy: Some of his employees were acting in collusion to rob him.
2. Law. a secret understanding between two or more persons to gain something illegally, to defraud another of his or her rights, or to appear as adversaries though in agreement: collusion of husband and wife to obtain a divorce. |
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PROXIMITY
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–noun
nearness in place, time, order, occurrence, or relation. |
