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28 Cards in this Set
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ENGENDER
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to start; to bring into existance
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PEAL
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1. loud ringing of bells;a loud sound
2. to ring or sound loudly |
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COMPEL
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to force someone to do something; to make necessary
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DEDUCE
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to reach a conclusion through logical reasoning
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CONDUIT
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1. a pipe or channel for transporting or enclosing fluids, gases, or wires
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POSTERITY
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1. future generations
2. all of a persons generations |
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MATRIARCH
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a highly respected older woman; a mother who is head of the family or group
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INDISPENSABLE
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required; essential; necessary
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EMINENCE
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a position of fame, superiority, and distinction
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VULNERABILITY
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the quality of being open to injury, disease, attack, or criticism; weakness
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COUP
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1. a brilliantly executed action that brings success
2. a sudden takeover that overthrows the existing power |
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PROXIMITY
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closeness of location; nearness
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DELINEATE
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1. to draw or trace an outline
2. to describe in words or gestures |
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STEADFAST
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steady; firmly; loyal; constant
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COMPLACENCY
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self satisfaction without awareness or danger or trouble
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SATURATE
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to soak, flood, or fill thoroughly
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CHASM
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a deep divide or rift
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COAGULATE
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to clot; change from a liquid into a solid
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EDIFICE
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a building, especially one of grand size or design
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PRECIPICE
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a steep cliff or overhang
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ABODE
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a home or place where one lives
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INVOKE
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to call on for help or protection
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CLAIMENT
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a person or party who makes a claim or demands a right
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PORTAGE
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the carrying of boats and supplies overland between two waterways or around an obstacle
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DEPORTMENT
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manner of personal conduct
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INFRACTION
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a breaking of a law or a rule
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FRACTIOUS
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likley to make trouble; irritable
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PROGENY
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a group of children or descendants
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