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15 Cards in this Set
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Adjudicate |
to settle or determine ( an issue or dispute) judicially |
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Centennial |
Lasting 100 years |
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Countenance |
Appearance, especially the look or expression of the face |
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Disgrntle |
To put into a state of sulky dissatisfaction; make discontent |
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Equilibrium |
Equal balance between any powers, influences, etc.; equality of effect |
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Expedite |
To speed up the progress of; hasten |
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Gird |
to surround; enclose |
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Gratuitous |
Given, done, bestowed, or obtained without charge or payment |
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Illusory |
Misleading; deceptive |
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Implacable |
not to be appeased, mollified, or pacified; uncompromising |
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Luminary |
A body, object, etc. that gives light |
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Manifesto |
A public declaration of intentions, opinions, or motives as one issues by a government, sovereign, or organization |
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Mesmerize |
To hypnotize |
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Precedent |
any act, decision, or case that serves as a guide or justification for subsequent situations |
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Spurious |
Not genuine, authentic, or true; counterfeit |