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10 Cards in this Set
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Alacrity |
Cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness |
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Aplomb |
Imperturbable self-possession, poise, or assurance |
Balance, confidence, coolness |
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Barrage |
Heavy barrier of artillery fire to protect ones own advancing or retreating troops |
Bombardment, conflict, assault |
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Cognizant |
Being aware |
Conscious, deceit, double-cross |
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Collusion |
A secret agreement |
Conspirscy, deceit, double-cross |
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Deleterious |
Injurious to health |
Bad, detrimental, hurtful |
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Hegemony |
Leadership or predominant influence excersized by one nation over others |
Command, authority, leadership |
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Paradigm |
Set of forms all of which contain a particular element |
Archetype, model, chart |
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Unctuous |
Characterized by excessive piousness or moralistic ferrvor |
Oily, greasy, buttery |
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Urbane |
Reflecting elegance, sophistication, etc. |
Courteous, cultured, gracious |
