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32 Cards in this Set
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abduction (noun)
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kidnapping
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conducive (adjective)
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contributing to;leading to
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deduction (noun)
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something subtracted from a total
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dejected (adjective)
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depressed;downcast
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eject (verb)
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to force to leave;to expel
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jettison (verb)
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to throw out forcefully;to throw overboard
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stature
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level of achievement and honor
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status quo (noun)
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the existing conditions; present state of things
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staunch (adjective)
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faithful;firmly supporting
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abstain (verb)
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not to do something by choice
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tenable (adjective)
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capable of being defended;logical
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tenacious (adjective)
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firmly holding;gripping;retaining
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duc, duct
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lead
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throw
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stans, stat
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standing;placed
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tain, ten
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hold
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tract
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pull
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vers, vert
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turn
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circum
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around
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trans
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across
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distraught (adjective)
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crazy with worry or distress
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extract (verb)
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to pull out; to draw out
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retract (verb)
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to withdraw a promise or statement;to pull something back
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adversary (noun)
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opponent;foe
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inadvertently(adverb)
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unintentionally;by accident
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perverse (adjective)
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contrary; determined not to do what is expected or right
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circumscribe (verb)
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to limit; to restrict; to enclose
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circumspect (adjective)
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cautious; careful; considering results of actions
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circumvent (verb)
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to avoid; to outwit
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transcend (verb)
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to overcome; to go above limits
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transformation (noun)
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a complete change
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transitory (adjective)
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short-lived; existing briefly; passing
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