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16 Cards in this Set
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anomalous
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(adj.)abnormal, irregular, departing from the usual
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aspersion
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(n.)a damaging or derogatory statement;the act of slandering or defaming
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bizarre
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(adj.)extremely strange, unusual, atypical
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brusque
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(adj.)abrupt,blunt, with no formalities
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cajole
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(v.)to coax,persuade through flattery or artifice;to deceive with soothing thoughts or false promises
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castigate
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(v.)to punish severely;to criticize severely
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contrive
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(v.)to plan with ingenuity, invert; to bring about as the result of a scheme or plan
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demagogue
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(n.)a leader who exploits popular prejudice and false claims and promises in order to gain power
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disabuse
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(v.)to free from deception or error, set right in ideas or thinking
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ennui
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(n.)weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest, boredom
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fetter
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(n.)a chain or shackle placed on the feet (v.)to chain or shackle
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heinous
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(adj.)very wicked, offensive,hateful
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immutable
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(adj.)not subject to change, constant
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insurgent
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(n.)one who rebels or rises against authority (adj.)rising in revolt, refusing to accept authority
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megalomania
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(n.)a delusion marked by a feeling of power, wealth, talent, etc., far in excess of reality
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sinecure
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(n.)a position requires little or no work;an easy job
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