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20 Cards in this Set
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anomalous
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abnormal, irregular, departing from the usual
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aspersion
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a damaging or derogatory statement, the act of slandering or defaming
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bizarre
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extremely strange, unusual, atypical
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brusque
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abrupt, blunt, with no formalities
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cajole
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to coax, persuade through flattery
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castigate
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to punish severly, to criticize severely
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contrive
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to plan with ingenuity, to bring about sa the result of a scheme or plan
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demagogue
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a leader who exploits popular prejudices in order to gain favor
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diabuse
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to free from deception or error, set right
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ennui
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weariness, from lack of interest, boredom
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fetter
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a chain or shackle, anythign that confines or restrains
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heinous
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very wicket, offensive, hateful
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immutable
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not subject to change, constant
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insurgent
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one who rebels or rises againt authority, rising in revolt
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megalomania
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a delusion marked bya feeling of power, wealth, talent, ect. far in excess of reality
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sinecure
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a position requiring little or no work, an easy job
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surreptitious
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stealthy, sercret, intented to escabe observation
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transgress
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to go beyond a limit or boudary, to sin, violate a law
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transmute
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to change from one nature, substance, or form to another
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vicarious
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performed, suffered, or otherwise experienced by one person in place of another
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