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41 Cards in this Set
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to declare; claim (v) |
assert |
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based on whims or individual preferences (adj.) |
arbitrary |
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careless in or action (adj.) |
indiscreet |
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lessen (V) |
abate |
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traveling (adj.) |
itinerant |
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difficult (adj.) |
arduous |
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correctness (n) |
rectitude |
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simplify (v) |
facilitate |
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following (adj.) |
subsequent |
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to eliminate (v) |
eradicate |
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to comfort (n) |
solace |
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sly; sneaky (adj.) |
insidious
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war like (adj.) |
martial |
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to beg (n) |
supplication |
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to turn away (v) |
avert |
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rejected (v) |
spurned |
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not corrupted (adj.) |
inviolate |
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enemy (n) |
adversary |
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watchful (adj.) |
vigilant |
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not avoidable (adj.) |
inevitable |
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refers to the repeated use of phrases, clauses, or sentences, that are similar in structure or meaning. emphasize important ideas. |
Parallelism |
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strong disapproving criticisms |
censures |
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temporary |
transient |
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forces |
constrains |
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to erase; remove |
expunge |
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unbiased; fair |
candid |
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given up responsibility for |
abdicated |
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seizure of property by authority |
confiscation |
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nobility of spirit |
magnanimity |
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to given up |
renounce |
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agree or accept quietly |
acquiesce |
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oppression |
tyranny |
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comfort |
consolation |
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heavenly |
celestial |
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irreverent |
impious |
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violent destruction |
ravage |
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given up |
relinquished |
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false claim |
pretense |
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well articulated persuasive speech |
eloquence |
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persistence |
perseverance |
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rule |
dominion |
