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10 Cards in this Set
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alacrity |
(noun) cheerful readiness, willingness |
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aplomb |
(noun) self confidence or assurance, especially in a demanding situation (noun) the perpendicular or vertical position |
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barrage |
(noun) overwhelming quantity or explosion, as in words or criticism (noun) [military] a heavy barrier or artillery fire to protect one's own troops |
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cognizant |
(adj.) aware |
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collusion |
(noun) a secretive agreement, especially for fraudulent or treacherous purposes |
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deleterious |
(adj.) injurious to one's health; harmful |
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hegemony |
(noun) leadership, predominance [especially of one nation over another] |
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paradigm |
(noun) example serving as a model, pattern |
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unctuous |
(adj.) excessively smooth, suave, or smug (adj.) oily, greasy |
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urbane |
(adj.) reflecting elegance, sophistication, and polish as characteristic of sophisticated social life in major cities |
