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27 Cards in this Set
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abstract
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not easy to understand, theoretical
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(adj)
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acclaim
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loud approval; applause
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(n)
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acqiensce
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to agree or consent to an opinion
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(v)
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adamant
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not yeilding, firm
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(adj)
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adversary
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an enemy; foe
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(n)
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advocate (v)
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to plead for favore
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advocate (n)
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supporter, defender
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aesthetic
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showing good taste, artistic
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(adj)
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alleviate
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to lessen or make easier
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aloof
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distant in interest; reserved; cool
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(adj)
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altercation
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controversy; dispute
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(n)
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altruistic
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unselfish
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( adj)
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amass
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to collect together
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ambiguous
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not clear; uncertain
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(adj)
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ambivalent
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undecided
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(adj)
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ameliorate
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to make better, to improve
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(v)
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amiable
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friendly
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(adj)
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amorphous
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having no determined form
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(adj)
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anarchrist
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one who beleives a formal government is necessary
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antagonism
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hositility, opposition
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apathy
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lack of emotion or interest
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appease
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to make quiet, to calm
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(v)
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apprehensive
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fearful, aware, conscious
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(adj)
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arbitrary
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based on one's preference or whim
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(adj)
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arrogant
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acting superior to others; conceited
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(adj)
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articulate (v)
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to speak distinctly, to convey
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(v)
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articulate (adj)
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eloquent, fluent, capable of speech
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(adj)
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