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12 Cards in this Set
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Junta
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n. a council of citizens
Syn: assemble or convention |
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Innate
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adj. inherent in essential character of something
Syn: natural or congenial |
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Insoluble
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adj. incapable of being dissolved
Syn: NA |
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Predilection
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n. preference of something
Syn: bias or inclination |
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Besmirch
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v. to detract from honor or luster
Syn: desecrate or taint |
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Vindictive
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adj. inclined for revenge
Syn: spiteful or vengeful |
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Paradox
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n. a self-contradictory and false proposition
Syn: ambiguity or enigma |
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Entity
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n. object that exists
Syn: substance or matter |
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Somber
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adj. gloomy state of mind
Syn: dark or depressed |
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Propitiation
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n. the act of overcoming distrust
Syn: reconcile or appeasement |
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Embitte
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v. to cause bitterness
Syn: irritate or exacerbate |
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Licentious
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adj. unrestrained by law or morality
Syn: amoral or lustful |
