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25 Cards in this Set
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decree
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an order or command given by a person of authority
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correlation
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a connection or relationship of different factors or events
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exile
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a person forced to live outside their native country
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convoluted
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difficult or complicated due to many twists and turns
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dynamic
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exciting and vigorous; rapidly changing
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endeavor
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(v) to attempt to do something OR (n) a serious attempt
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dominion
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to exercise control over a certain area
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contrition
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a deep regret for doing something wrong
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fledgling
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a baby bird that has just learned to fly
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furtive
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done in a quiet, secretive way
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contentious
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argumentaive; easily bothered and ready to disagree
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conjecture
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to make a guess
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bestow
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to present a gift or honor
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altruistic
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showing concern for the well being of others
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bipartisan
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made up of two political parties
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abyss
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a seemingly bottomless hole or space
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alight
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to settle down upon gently
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apparition
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a visible spirit or ghost
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abridge
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to reduce or to limit
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disciple
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a person who trains with a specific teacher and spreads his particular beliefs
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devastation
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total ruination or destruction
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cavalcade
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a procession of notable events or people
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commission
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(v) to grant authority to someone or to a group for a specific purpose OR (n) a group of people granted the authority to do something
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astringent
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a cosmetic that cleans the skin and constricts the pores
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congregate
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to assemble; to come together and form a crowd
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