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15 Cards in this Set
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annihilate
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to destroy completely Verb
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arbitrary
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unreasonable; based on one's own wishes or whims without regard for reason or fairness Adj
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catalyst
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a substance that causes or hastens a chemical reaction; without regard for reason or fairness Noun
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exodus
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a large-scale departure or flight Noun
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incorrigible
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not able to be corrected, beyond contol adj
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breach
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an opening, gap, a violation or infraction Noun
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commandeer
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to seize for military or official use Verb
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Perennial
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lasting for a long time, persistent Adj
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spurious
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not genuine, not true, not valid Adj
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improverished
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poor, in a state of poverty;deplated Adj
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lucid
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easy to understand, clear; rational, sane Adj
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sardonic
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grimly or scornfully mocking, bitterly sarcastic Adj
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superfluous
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exceeding what is sufficient or required, excess Adj
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supplant
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to take the place of, supersede Verb
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tenacious
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holding fast; holding together firmly; persistent Adj
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