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45 Cards in this Set
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adhere
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To stick to; stay attached.
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aplomb
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Complete self-confidence and poise.
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brandish
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To shake or wave in a threatening way.
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broach
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To bring up for discussion; to begin to talk about.
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devotee
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An ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast.
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diffident
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Unsure of oneself; shy.
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extravaganza
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An elaborate and spectacular display or event.
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integrity
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Honesty; trustworthiness.
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plaintive
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Expressing sorrow; mournful.
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plaudit
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A demonstration of strong approval or praise.
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regalia
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The symbols, objects, or special costumes worn by or associated with a group.
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resplendent
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Dazzling in appearance.
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subordinate
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Less important, secondary
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surmount
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To defend or overcome
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tenable
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Capable of being defended or believed.
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apex
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The highest point of something.
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collusion
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A secret agreement between parties for a criminal or deceitful purpose.
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incinerate
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To burn to ashes.
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indict
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To charge with a crime.
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judicial
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Having to do with judges, the law, or the courts.
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martyr
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One who chooses to suffer or die rather than give up beliefs or principles.
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multitude
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A large number of people or things.
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rescind
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To do away with; to cancel.
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revere
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To have great respect and affection for.
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scion
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A descendant or heir.
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sordid
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Dirty or disgusting.
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suave
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Smoothly polite; blandly pleasing.
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travesty
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A distorted example or imitation.
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vindicate
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To free from blame, guilt, or suspicion.
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vitriolic
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Having a sharp, biting quality; bitterly sarcastic.
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bogus
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Counterfeit or fake.
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demise
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The end of existence or activity; death.
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devise
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To form or arrange in the mind.
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enshrine
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To cherish as precious or sacred.
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evince
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To show clearly; to express.
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irrevocable
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Impossible to change.
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martial
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Having to do with war, armies, or fighting.
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memorabilia
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Objects collected over a period of time that recall particular events.
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mundane
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Of or relating to ordinary, everyday matters.
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patronize
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To be a supporter or regular customer of.
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querulous
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Apt to find fault; complaining.
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quirk
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A peculiar or eccentric mannerism.
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refute
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To prove to be false; to disprove.
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sanction
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Approval or permission from an authority.
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tome
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A book, especially one that is large.
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