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22 Cards in this Set
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scapegoat
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one who bears the blame for others
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peremptory
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not allowing refusal or delay; imperative
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atelier
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an artist's or designer's workshop
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axiom
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a universal truth; an established rule
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dulcet
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melodious; pleasing to the ear
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usurp
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to take over; to seize power
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patronizing
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treating with condescension; acting superior
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iniquity
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an evil or wicked act
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archaic
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no longer current or applicable; antiquated
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vacillate
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to waver; to sway indecisively
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perspicacious
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keen; mentally sharp
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abstemious
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using or consuming sparingly
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talisman
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a magic charm or superstitious object for protection or luck
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expurgate
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to remove vulgar or objectionable material
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pellucid
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transparent; clear
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root "ratio"
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"reason"
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root "ment"
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"mind"
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root "gno"
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"knowledge"
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de-
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"away"
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ir-
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"not"
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a-
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"without"
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pro-
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"before" or "in advance"
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