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30 Cards in this Set
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amass
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accumulate
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callow
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immature
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depravity
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moral corruption
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execrable
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very, very bad
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immoderate
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excessive; extreme
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lofty
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snooty; arrogant; haughty
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opaque
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does not let light through
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precedent
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a previous occurrence used as a guide
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sage
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a wise person
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trinket
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something of little value; knick-knack
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ambiguity
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uncertainty; vagueness
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candid
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frank; honest
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deprecate
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criticize; denounce
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exegesis
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scholarly explanation or interpretation
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immutable
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unchanging; permanent
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longevity
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long life
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opulent
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wealthy; rich; magnificent
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precept
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guiding principle
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salacious
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lecherous; erotic
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trite
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unoriginal; dull
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ambiguous
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unclear in meaning; can be interpreted in different ways
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candor
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frankness; openness
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deride
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ridicule; make fun of; mock
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exemplary
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outstandingly good; setting a fine example
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impartial
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unbiased; neutral
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loquacious
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talkative
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ordain
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1) destine
2) confer holy orders on a priest |
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precinct
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district of a city
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sallow
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yellowish
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trivial
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unimportant
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