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15 Cards in this Set
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Censor-verb
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examine (a book, movie, etc.) officially and suppress unacceptable parts of it
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Clandestine-adjective
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kept secret or done secretively, esp. because illicit
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Coquetry-noun
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flirtatious behavior or a flirtatious manner.
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Despondency-noun
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a state of low spirits caused by loss of hope or courage
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Disdainful-adjective
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showing contempt or lack of respect
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Fascist-noun
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an authoritarian and nationalistic right-wing system of government and social organization.
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Fatalistic-noun
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the belief that all events are predetermined and therefore inevitable.
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Fatuous-adjective
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silly and pointless
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Frank-adjective
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open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, esp. when dealing with unpalatable matters
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Impertinent-adjective
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1 not showing proper respect; rude
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Pedantic-adjective
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Pedant--a person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules or with displaying academic learning.
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Propaganda-noun
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information, esp. of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view
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Scapegoat-noun, verb
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a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, esp. for reasons of expediency.
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Scoff-verb
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speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way
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Torrent-noun
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a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid
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