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17 Cards in this Set
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alacrity
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NOUN
cheerful readiness |
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countenance
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noun
appearance, especially the look or expression of the face |
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demagogue
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noun
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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din
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noun
a loud, confused noise. |
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expedient
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adj
appropriate, advisable, or useful in a situation that requires action |
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impetuous
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adj
acting on the spur of the moment, without considering the consequences |
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insurrection
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noun
a rising up against established authority |
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invidious
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adj
tending to rouse ill will or animosity |
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leaven
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verb
to cause to rise, especially by fermentation |
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lyceum
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noun
an institution for popular education |
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palpitation
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noun
a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation |
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posterity
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noun
all future generations |
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reproach
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verb
to criticize somebody for doing something wrong |
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transgress
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verb
to commit a crime by disobeying a law or command |
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virile
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adj
manly |
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vitality
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noun
abudant physical and mental strength |
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wrest
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verb
to take control or power from somebody in the face of opposition |
