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12 Cards in this Set
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Absolutism
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the principle or the exercise of complete and unrestricted power in government
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Bourgeois
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a shopkeeper or merchant; a person of middle class
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Demure
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characterized by shyness and modesty
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Dissemble
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to give a false or misleading appearance
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Reprove
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to criticize or correct
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Usurp
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to use without authority or right
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Edict
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any authoritative proclamation or command
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Hegemony
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leadership; predominance
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Providence
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a manifestation of divine care or direction
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Insolent
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boldly rude or disrespectful
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Loquacious
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characterized by excessive talking
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Machination
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the act of plotting with evil purpose
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