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16 Cards in this Set
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Egregious
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extraordinary in some bad way
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Atrocious, Heinous, Nefarious
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Extenuate
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To underestimate, underate, or make light of.
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Downplay, Minimize, Reduce
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Avaricious
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Characterized by greed for riches
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Gluttonous, Selfish, Hoarding
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Aberration
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The act of deviating from the ordinary, usual, or normal type; deviation from the truth
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Deviation, Anomaly, Irregularity
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Demagogue
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A person, especially an orator or political leader, who gains power and popularity by arousing the emotions, passions, and prejudices of the people.
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Agitator, Instigator, Radical
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Vindicate
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To clear, as from and accusation or suspicion; To avenge
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Absolve, Exempt, Venge
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Surreptitious
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Acting in a stealthy way
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Skulking, Artful, Scheming
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Prosaic
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Commonplace or dull; unimaginative or matter-of-fact
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Actual, Pedestrian, Mundane
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Impute
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To attribute or ascribe usually something discreditable
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Accredit, Allege, Slander
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Capitulate
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To surrender unconditionally or on stipulated terms
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Concede, Succumb, Relinquish
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Florid
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Reddish, ruddy, or rosy; Flowery, excessively ornate, showy.
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Baroque, Embellished, Flamboyant
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Opulent
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Wealthy, rich, or affluent
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Extravagant, Luxuriant, Prosperous
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Substantiate
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To establish by proof or competent evidence
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Affirm, Authenticate, Validate
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Transient
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Staying only a short time
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Fleeting, Impermenent, Short-term
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Abdicate
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To renounce or relinquish power
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Abandon, Resign, Surrender
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Fortitude
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Mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity, danger, or temptation courageously
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Bravery, Dauntlessness, Valor
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