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24 Cards in this Set
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Abolish
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To put an end
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Articulate
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able to express things easily
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Apathy
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lack of interest
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Capitulate
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to accept defeat
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Cryptic
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mysterious
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Dissentient
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dissenting, especially from the sentiment or majority
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Eloquence
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persuasive, powerful discourse
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Enmity
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strong dislike or hate
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Ensconce
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to settle oneself securely or comfortably
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Especial
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special, exceptional
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Expound
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state in detail
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Gambol
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to leap about playfully
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Ignominious
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marked by or attended with ignominy
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Indignation
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strong displeasure at s.t. considered unjust
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Impromptu
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made or done w/out preparation
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Maxim
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a succinct formulation of a fundamental principle
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Morose
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gloomy
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Posthumously
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occurring or continuing after one's death
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Pre-eminent
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surpassing all others
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Procure
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to obtain especially with care
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Retribution
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punishment that is considered to be morally right and fully deserved
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Shrill
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high-pitched and piercing sound
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Taciturn
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reserved or uncommunicative s.t
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Vivacious
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attractively lively and animated
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